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Confronting Two Challenges--One Physical, One Intellectual

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine the challenges of a new language and culture. In this cultural lesson, student read Running by Peter Hessler and discuss obstacles faced, including the language barrier. Students write an essay about a time they...
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Asia Crossword

For Students 8th - 12th
In this geography worksheet, learners complete a crossword puzzle on the continent of Asia. They answer 21 questions related to the type of government systems found, capital cities, deepest lake, and lowest population density.
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Asia Crossword

For Students 9th - 10th
In this geography worksheet, learners complete a crossword puzzle about Asia. The twenty-one questions are about capitals, countries, and terrain.
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Multiple Perspectives on the Korean War

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this Korean War lesson, students examine and analyze primary sources regarding U.S. involvement in the Korean War.
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Learning about Asia

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore Asia.  In this geography and expository writing lesson, students read a section of their social studies book, generate an outline about important information about Asia, and write an expository paper based on facts...
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Gauri and Prithvi: Nuclear South Asia

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine South Asian relations. In this international affairs lesson, students explore the relationship between India and Pakistan as they participate in role play activities and conduct research regarding the relations among...
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East Asia

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers participate in research of various government leaders in order to have the ability to role play in a mock press conference. Students are the leaders and the press for this lesson using guided questions for the skits.
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Asia Powerpoint

For Teachers 7th - 10th
The first half of this presentation discusses three main Asian empires from 1200 - 1605 (Mongol, Ottoman, Mughal) and their attributes. The slides then progress into Chinese and Japanese cultures, religions, and inventions. This...
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Japanese History Flashcards

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
Quiz your historians in the fascinating history and culture behind modern-day Japan using this trivia flashcard handout. Ten cards each contain a simply-written question and answer, covering topics such as Confucianism, bushido, Japan's...
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Teaching Geography: Workshop 4—North Africa/Southwest Asia

For Students 9th - 12th
Can Jerusalem be equitably organized? Can Israel and Palestine be successfully partitioned? Part one of a two-part workshop looks at the geo-political history of Jerusalem while Part two investigates Egypt's dependence of the Nile River...
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What It Takes to Win: Mapping Primary Source Evidence

For Teachers 7th - 12th Standards
World War II was not just waged in Europe and Asia; the home front was key to Allied victory. Using newspaper clippings from World War II and a map, scholars plot out wartime production in the United States. After that, class members...
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Islamic Society: A Lesson in Surrender

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine the third pillar of Islam. They discover the influence of Islamic ideas and practices on other cultures, Explore the various meanings of social group and the ways that each group functions. Then, they research the...
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Anger and Aggravation in Asia

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine current disputes between nations, and then, after learning about current tensions among Japan, China and South Korea, research and create timelines outlining the development of relationships among these nations.
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Shaken Up

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars discuss the type of information that they expect to read in news coverage of earthquakes. They explore the devastating aftermath of an earthquake in South and Southeast Asia and research and write their own articles...
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From the Heights to the Depths

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students create a relief map of Asia and Australia. They work in small groups on sections of the map to make one complete map of the continents.
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COMPARING BUDDHISM AND CONFUCIANISM

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Learners conduct research into the two largest religions of Asia that are Buddhism and Confucianism. They set out to find the similarities and differences with the help of a graphic organizer.
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Silk Roads Big Map

For Teachers 5th - 11th
Students create an oversized map from Europe to East Asia. They include information such as Silk Roads, geographical features, major cities and cultural information on their map.
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Chopsticks

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students investigate the purpose and history of chopsticks and their use as a way of eating. In this social studies lesson, students gain insight into other cultural practices and learn to use chopsticks. Students complete two worksheets...
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Wild Animals in the World

For Students 3rd - 5th
For this wild animals worksheet, students answer multiple choice map questions, choose the correct animal names for the pictures, and more. Students complete 4 activities.
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Malaysia Ten Minute Quiz

For Students 6th - 8th
In this Malaysia worksheet, students respond to 12 fill in the blank, 4 true or false, 2 short answer, 4 matching, and 3 multiple choice questions about the geography and culture of the country.
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World War II, India, Gandhi, and Pakistan

For Students 7th - 10th
In this Asian studies instructional activity, students read the noted pages in their textbooks and then respond to 12 short answer questions about Southeast Asia, World War II, Gandhi, India, and Pakistan.
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Tour of India Board Game

For Students 5th - 7th
In this India board game activity worksheet, students use the outline map of India to create their own board games that feature the culture and locations of the country.
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Using Southeast Asian Folktales to Teach Reading and Writing

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students use maps to locate the countries of Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia. In groups, they compare and contrast the three countries in regard to their culture, morals and values. They read various examples of folktales and write their...
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Turning the Tide in the Pacific, 1941-1943

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students analyze the Japanese strategy for the Pacific and compare it to the Allied strategy. They identify on a map the sites that were important the early war in the Pacific, and identify key military engagements.

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