Out On A Limb In The Pacific Rim?

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...

While Japan was a major player in the Second World War, it also played a role in the first Great War. Scholars analyze the Anglo-Japanese alliance during World War I in the 30th installment of a 32-part series. Using a short video clip,...

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...

In this Asia and The Middle East worksheet, learners answer history and geography questions about Asia and the Middle East. Students answer 10 short answer questions.

Multi-media resources including video, PowerPoint, articles and maps from which students explore current issues in the Middle East and their relation to U.S. policy and interpret political cartoons on Middle East politics.

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...

The Washington Post covers the top stories occurring in the Middle East. PLEASE NOTE THAT A WASHINGTON POST REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO VIEW THESE ARTICLES.

In this podcast you will discover the development of the relationship between the European, North African and Southwest Asian nations pre and post World War II. Find out how Europe became an imperial and colonized area. [21:10]

As America's economic prowess grew, it was able to harness this power to expand its imperialistic arm into China. This mutually beneficial relationship lasted until after World War II when China became a communist country.

Several New York Times articles were used to create informative reading material. Kids click on each of the embedded links to access a resource related to Syria and the Middle East conflict. They then answer the nine questions. Note:...