The Seven Wonders of the Republic of Korea

Upper graders view a series of films that depict rituals or celebrations as they occur in different cultural settings. They conduct a cultural investigation about one culture, brainstorm and research objects that have cultural or...

From more empathetic individuals to greater tolerance in government, learners explore the benefits of a culturally diverse world through a series of collaborative, discussion-based activities. 

What should be the role of the federal government during an economic crisis? That is the question at the center of this introduction to a study of the New Deal. Class members examine letters to the state government asking for help,...

Young scholars examine the state of women'srights in Korea. For this women's issues lesson, students analyze the content of 3 provided articles and compose essays regarding the Korean Women's Movement.

Students explore the concept of disarmament. For this North Korea lesson, students apply the steps of conflict resolution to the North Korean nuclear crisis as they create flowcharts designed to establish multilateral talks and resolve...

Students analyze U.S. policy toward North Korea. In this foreign policy activity, students conduct research on the relationship between the United States and North Korea. Students prepare for a classroom debate to...

Learners explore the different aspects of Korean culture. In this geography lesson plan, students prepare different Korean dishes in the classroom. They create a visual display of things they learned about Korean culture.

Japanese tea gatherings are the inspiration for a great lesson. Learners are provided with an image of a tea caddy made for thick tea and asked to describe what they notice and what that might mean. This leads into a larger lesson about...

A thorough look at South Korea from the Country Studies section of the Library of Congress. Read about its history, economy, people, and government. Information through the 1990's.

This resource provides a self-help menu of topics for exploring cross-cultural understanding. Thoughtful guidance for overcoming stereotypes and for increasing one's multicultural awareness.