Resources

In this activity, you’ll learn how to make no-sew bojagi that you can use to wrap a gift for a special person in your life.

Create a WPA-inspired poster based on one or more current economic or political issues in the U.S.

To understand the contributions of Korean American soldiers during World War II.

Learn about two techniques Ernie Kim used to decorate the surfaces of his ceramics.

Objective: Students will consider their unique identities and be introduced to intersectionality using Bernice Bing’s experiences to illustrate the many aspects of identity and oppression. 

Objective: Students will investigate and research the history of arts organizations and their contributions in the Bay Area.

Objective : Students will explore Chiura Obata’s artwork as an introduction to political art during the WWII era. They will further consider the experiences of Japanese Americans during incarceration, before creating their own political art.

Students will: 1.) Learn that Buddhism is a religion founded by an enlightened young Indian prince who became the Buddha. 2.) Learn how the Buddha’s birthday, a national holiday, is celebrated in Korea. 3.) Discuss how the lotus flower is symbol of purity and wisdom. 3.) Construct a lotus blossom lantern.