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Old World and New World - Why Contact Took So Long

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students use a globe to determine why contact between the old world and the new world took a long time. In this map skills lesson plan, students analyze routes between regions to determine why it took so long for the old world and the...
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Japanese Noh Masks

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students examine Japanese theatre and create their own face masks which display certain emotions, props, costumes and perform in improvisational theatrical games.
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This Rich Land

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Learners examine the geography of different treaty areas in order to see what it was that made these areas valuable to Europeans and Aboriginal peoples. They look at the treaties to see how these resources are dealt with, or how they...
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You Can't, but Genghis Khan

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students study the life of Genghis Khan from his childhood to adulthood as a conqueror. They write poetry for two voices. They investigate how rules and laws are made and work together to problem solve.
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To Live

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars explore Chinese life during the Cultural Revolution. They read and discuss a brief historical essay on 20th century China as well as viewing a fictionalized film account of the time period titled, "To Live". They write...
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How Do You Get To Korea?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the differences between Korea and the United States. In groups, they identify the physical and political characteristics of Asia and discuss how the geographic features in Korea affect the activities performed there. ...
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East Asian Architecture

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders compare architecture in East Asia to North American, European, Russian/Eurasian, North African/Southwest Asian and South American architecture. They search the internet for current and historic images of East Asian...
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Southeast Asian Architecture

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders search online for current and historic images of Southeast Asian architecture. They compare architecture in Southeast Asia to North American, European, Russian/Eurasian, North African/Southwest Asian and South American...
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Geography of the Silk Road And the Tokaido Road

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students examine the geographical features of the Silk Road and the Tokaido Road in this introductory lesson on Chinese geography. Small group learning is emphasized and encouraged.
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Haiku

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Young scholars study various forms of poetry and the culture of Japan. They are introduced to a haiku- a traditional form of poetry and an art form in the Japanese culture. They write a haiku and create a student haiku booklet with the...
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A Study of Cross-Cultural Connections

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders analyze connections between Asia and Europe in the pre-Renaissance period. They identify and analyze elements of Japanese and Chinese culture similiar to that of feudal Europe.
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The Hmong and the Storycloth: How traditions and cultures are transmitted through folklore and art

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders understand how families, communities, and countries preserve tradition through art and recognize that the Hmong of Southeast Asia use storycloth as a medium to pass down their tradition and history.
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The Hmong and the Storycloth

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students understand how families, communities, and countries preserve tradition through art. They recognize that the Hmong of Southeast Asia use storycloth as a medium to pass down their tradition and history.
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Crossing China By Sampan

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders determine the geographic features that facilitate and prevent communication and commerce between parts of China. They recognize a sampan, the traditional flat-bottomed boat used in Southeast Asia.
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DECODING BOROBUDUR

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students study the example of the spread of Buddhism in Southeast Asia, assess the possible meaning conveyed by Borobudur, explore how ideas travel and the process of syncretism, and appreciate how and why Salindra leaders in Java...
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Hindu Festival - Let's Celebrate Diwali

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students explore characteristics, roles and cultural expressions of Indian community in New Zealand. They describe traditional practices of Diwali Festival, collect and record information, design open-ended questionnaire, create Diwali...
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Chinese Lanterns - Technology

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders investigate the type and use of lanterns in Chinese history, their cultural significance and their role in today's society. They watch a lantern maker and describe the process. Students compare and discuss a range of...
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Local Customs of Southeast Asian Countries

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students examine the cultural nuances of insular countries in southeast Asia. They perform skits demonstrating local customs of the countries examined, including greetings, visiting, business, drinking, and gift giving.
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Trade Between The US and Japan

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners engage in a lesson plan that involves the trade relationship between the US and Japan. They research to find the history and facts concerning the current trends.
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The End of United States' Occupation of Japan

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders examine and discuss reasons for end of U.S. occupation of Japan in 1952, locate surrounding Asian countries on map, explore changes to Japan after World War II, and discuss how changes in Japan impacted other countries.
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Belief Systems Along the Silk Roads

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students reflect on similarities and differences among belief systems. Using excerpts of translated religious texts, they organize these quotations into broad themes. The quotations will be posted on a Silk Roads map as reminders of how...
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Calligraphy: Symbols & Signs - Visual Arts

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students research the forms and significance of calligraphy in traditional and contemporary Chinese society. They design a mixed media scroll on paper, developing symbols for use as calligraphic images. Students describe how selected...
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Tomatoes for Toyotas

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate and become aware of our country's trade relations with East Asia with emphasis placed on Japan. They explore the global affect of technology, production, distribution and consumption as well as exchange and economic...
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Most Troublesome Exotic Invasive Plant Species Web Quest

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students participate in a Web Quest activity in which they identify common exotic invasive plant species of the Southern Appalachian Region. After identifying the top 10 exotic invasive species, they choose one to research in depth.

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