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Genetic Evidence Reveals Ancient Migration to Japan

Anthropology.net

The findings offer clarity on how Japan’s dual genetic ancestry emerged, enriching the current understanding of ancient East Asian migration. Principal investigator Jun Ohashi, "East Asian-related and Northeast Asian-related ancestries account for over 80% of nuclear genomes of the modern Japanese population.”

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Teaching about Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

Studies Weekly

Army’s 442nd Regimental Combat Team, a group of soldiers of Japanese ancestry, during World War II. Start a 60 day FREE trial for Studies Weekly Online to gain access to K-6 social studies curriculum, primary source videos, and more. He was also Hawaii’s first representative after it became a state in 1959.

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Amy Livingston’s Unexpected Vocation: Teaching America’s Story

Teaching American History

A Teacher’s Influence “Because of MAHG, I’ve begun using way more primary sources,” Livingston says. About 36% of the student body identifies as Hispanic, 33% as Caucasian, 21% as African American, and the remaining tenth as Asian or of mixed-race ancestry. Livingston is responsible for 180 students, divided into six sections.