Modern Korea

Twelfth graders examine Korean history and culture.  In this Asian history instructional activity, 12th graders discuss the effects of the Japanese occupation of Korea.  They research literature from the time period and compose written...

Students research current events in Korea and their historical causes. In this Korean civilization lesson, students take notes on the geography and history of Korea. Students research CNN.com and evaluate articles on topics related to...

Students explore the Christian population in Korea.  In this religion lesson plan, students read about the history of Christianity in Korea.  Students analyze the reasons behind the growth of Christianity in Korea. 

This unit focuses on the differences between North and South Korea as they are seen from an American point of view. Learners view the Frontline documentary, "North Korea Suspicious Minds," complete a series of handouts, read a variety of...

Set the stage for your next lesson on the Korean War with handouts packed with information on the country's history and major events leading up to and following the war. The resource includes three worksheets that provide a historical...

Young scholars read a text about Korea's literary tradition. In this literary tradition lesson, students read the multiple page text to learn about Korea's literary tradition.

Eleventh graders examine the economy of Korea.  In this Economics instructional activity, 11th graders research how Korea transformed its economy in such a short period.  Students read documents on Korea's transformation.

High schoolers explore the history of Seoul, South Korea. In this Seoul instructional activity, students read and analyze handouts regarding the political and social history of the city of Seoul. High schoolers collaborate in small...

Students analyze documents ranging from poetry to policy to determine the changes in Korea during its occupation. In this Japanese Colonialism lesson, students listen to a lecture, read documents and write responses analyzing the text....

Simulate the Situation Room and analyze the US's relationship with North Korea. The plan starts off with a quick review and an examination of a online timeline that updates as the situation continues. Next, the class reads an article and...