Learn about the Wong’s, a Chinese American family who lived in 103 Orchard Street in the 1970s.
This Family Story is part of our Upper Elementary Unit Plan. You can view the full unit plan here.
This Family Story is part of our Upper Elementary Unit Plan. You can view the full unit plan here.
This article shares the story of the Wong family in the 1970s. Students learn about Mrs. Wong’s work in garment factories and her membership in the International Ladies’ Garment Workers Union, and explore the kids’ lives as Chinese Americans growing up near a blossoming Chinatown. Primary sources include oral histories with two of the children, and a video of a garment factory in the 1980s. The teacher’s guide includes student-facing questions and writing activities.
1970s – 1980s
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