Korean Culture

Students complete activities to learn about the culture and history of Korea. In this Korean study activity, students learn facts about Korea by watching a video, complete a KWL chart, and making brochures for the topic. Students also...

Learners study the folk art form of pojagi wrapping cloth used in Korean culture. In this Korean culture lesson plan, students study examples of the pojagi art and discuss its features. Learners work with cloth scraps to make their own...

Pupils explore the significance of symbols in cultural traditions. In this cultural diversity lesson, students examine Korean symbols as they read and discuss a handout. Pupils complete activities regarding the meaning of the symbols and...

Young scholars become acquainted with the geography and culture of Korea.  In this Korean trip lesson plan, students view a video about Korea and read about the country.  Young scholars sample snacks and possibly learn a Korean phrase as...

Have your middle schoolers role play the Korean creation myth as they become familiar with Korean religion and culture. They will be able to recognize historical facts and influences, as well as examine how the mythic message continues...

Make a study of Korean geography and living situations with a collaborative poster project. Given a scenario card, small groups recreate an appropriate living situation on their poster and then examine trading and economics.

Students explore literature of the Korean culture. For this Korean literature lesson, students read common Korean adages, folktales and proverbs. Students compare the works with American expressions.

Sixth graders research their roots and the culture from which they came. This is a continuous lesson as the students keep a folder to keep their research. By the end of this lesson, 6th graders are able to share their work and findings...

Sixth graders read three novels to practice their reading and comprehension skills. Using each novel, they create a list of the characteristics of each culture represented. In groups, they also identify the setting, characters and plot...

Students analyze Korean proverbs and rewrite a Western proverb to reflect Korean culture. In this Korean culture instructional activity, students define the word proverb and read Korean proverbs. Students write interpretations for each...