FIGHTING FOR AMERICA: THE STORY OF NISEI VETERANS TAKES ON NEW LIFE

A curriculum guide to accompany Fighting for America: Nisei Soldiers. Follow the lives of six US Veterans during World War II.

ABOUT THIS LESSON PLAN

GLE 7 & 11 Social Studies

Students explore history through simple, poignant first-person narratives and bold illustrations with Fighting for America: Nisei Soldiers.

Nisei Veterans are second-generation Japanese Americans who courageously fought for their country and made a significant mark in American history. Follow the stories of

  • Roy Matsumoto, Military Intelligence Service (MIS)

  • Tosh Yasutake, Medic

  • Jimmie Kanaya, Medic

  • Frank Nishimura, Infantry

  • Turk Suzuki, Infantry

All chapters are based on real events.

CURRICULUM GUIDE

The curriculum guide provides key concepts and suggested activities related to the WWII forced incarceration, which supports the Washington State Grade Level Expectations (GLEs) for grade 7 & 11 Social Studies

SHIRO KASHINO’S STORY

Thanks to the Seattle Channel, watch an animated version of Shiro Kashino’s story produced in partnership with the Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience and the Seattle Nisei Veterans Committee Foundation. 

MUSEUM EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING & TOURS

Our lessons extend seamlessly to the onsite museum for school tours for every grade level. Wing Luke Museum educator professionals can create engaging experiences to put this curriculum in context.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Wing Luke Museum workshops provide K-12 educators an opportunity to enrich and revitalize their teaching through the study of humanities topics that bear upon K-12 education.