The Silk Roads Big Map

Get your young historians thinking about East Asian culture and history during this partner research project, in which they analyze a variety of East Asian aspects to prepare for a presentation. After an initial "what do we already know"...

There are many different cultural groups that dwell in East Asia. You and your special ed class will explore the East Asian culture by listing each culture group and then creating a collage style poster. They will attempt to identify...

If you've been teaching lessons on the East Asian region of the globe, then check out a fill-in-the-blank activity. Pupils use the vocabulary words in the word bank to complete each of 10 sentences. Words relate to the economics of East...

Learners will consider the location of East Asia as it pertains to the effects of natural disasters. They write two short answers to the first prompts, and then respond to a passage regarding Asia's mountains and rivers.

This isn't just a hand-out or a reading passage; it's more like a mini book on the history, colonization, independence, and culture of the South East Asian country of Timor. There are extensive readings and discussion questions for...

Uncover the mysteries of East Asia, or cover topics such as geography, external influences, population, and nationalism. This short PowerPoint provides very brief and basic information sure to accent a full lecture.

The Tang Empire reigned, Buddhism spread, and power shifted hands in inner and East Asia from 600-1200 AD. Present your class with information on the rise and fall of Chinese empires, invasions, and Chinese influences on Vietnam, Korea,...

Sometimes the New Order becomes synonymous with its implications for European countries, but what about its consequences for East Asia? The final instructional activity in a four-part series teaches scholars about World War II. High...

Students discuss the relationships between East Asia and the United States. They examine the importance of trade and politics. They examine graphs and charts of certain aspects of the region and discuss.

Imagine traveling the Silk Road. Would you go by land or by sea? After adding mountain ranges, deserts, and cities to a topographic map of the area between Antioch, Turkey and Xi'an, China, class members brainstorm the pros and cons of...