About This Lesson
Celebrate Filipino American History Month in your classroom with these engaging, research-based, and hands-on activities for upper elementary students. Designed for Grades 3–5, this resource set encourages students to explore key individuals, historical milestones, and cultural contributions of Filipino Americans.
🎭 Guess the Famous Filipino American: Paper Bag Project
Bring some excitement to your social studies block with this interactive Guess the Famous Filipino American activity. Students select a notable Filipino American and hide their identity inside a decorated paper bag filled with clues.
- Includes a printable clue sheet, self-checking tool, and grading rubric
- Sparks curiosity, research skills, and creative expression
- Great for group presentations or bulletin board displays during October
✍️ All About Filipino Americans: Research & Write Pack
Support structured research with this flexible graphic organizer pack. Students select a famous Filipino American and use the included pages to record key facts, reflect on accomplishments, and write short bios.
- Blank templates allow for student or teacher-selected individuals
- Works well for biography projects, ELA integration, or social studies centers
🗓️ Filipino American History Timeline Activity
Introduce students to key moments in Filipino American history with this timeline worksheet.
- Covers major events from early immigration to modern-day recognition
- Great for whole-class discussions, timeline sorting activities, or journal prompts
- Encourages chronological thinking and understanding of cultural history
These activities can be used:
- During Filipino American History Month in October
- As part of a larger heritage studies unit
- For cross-curricular lessons connecting reading, writing, and social studies
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