CLASS KIT: Detention Camp Class Kit
The Internment Camp Class Kit is a great resource for teaching about the Japanese American WWII internment. This Class Kit helps teachers present a meaningful, interactive program by providing hand-on experience. Through reading, writing, discussion and the arts, students will be exposed to the social, emotional and legal aspects of what happened to Japanese Americans, 2/3rds of them American citizen, who were placed in detention camps for up to three years during WWII.
Kit includes...
Photo Exhibit: 36 photographs/text of Japanese American internment experience
Children of the Camps Classroom Activities Guide
Teacher's Guide "The Bill of Rights and the Japanese American WWII Experience"
All material & supplies needed for activities are provided in class kit.
- Evacuation: For sales sign, reproduction of Eviction Order, duffle bag
- Into the Camps: US map of Detention Camps, camp & barrack layout
- Camp Life: Audiotape and companion guide "Through Innocent Eyes" detailing personal accounts of camp experiences, shadow boxes
- Aftermath: Copy of US government apology letter, origami instruction & supplies
Fee: $30.00 for 2 week rental, plus any shipping charges. $50 deposit required.
Grade Level: 4-12 grades.
For more information or to reserve a Class Kit
Sathya Seigel | (415) 921-5007 | education@njahs.org