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Empowering Teachers to Spark Student Curiosity
Our lesson guides support K-12 educators in integrating cutting-edge content about Asia and the Asian American experience into their curriculum. Spend a class period or weeks diving into topics related to world history, geography, culture, and literature.
Professional Development opportunities provide training and coaching for implementation at a school, campus, or district level.
Featured Lesson Guides
Explore our Lunar New Year lesson guides
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Lion Dances in China and Across Asia
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Year of the Horse Activity and Craft (2026)
China Art Under 30 Mins Elementary School Middle School High School2 Modules -
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The Great Animal Race: Legend of the Chinese Zodiac
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Zodiac Remix: My Sign, My Story
China Art Over 30 Mins Middle School High School USA (Asian American)2 Modules -
Free
Asian American History: The Gee Family
Learn about the history of Chinese immigration to Houston through the story of the Gee family. Students will learn oral history skills and then create their own oral histories.
China Over 30 Mins Middle School High School USA (Asian American)4 Modules -
$10
How Old Are We? A Look at the Updated Korean Age System
Introduce students to South Korea’s old age-counting system which has recently shifted to the more internationally used age-counting system as of 2023. Students will use this opportunity to analyze the impact of societal change.
South Korea Over 30 Mins Middle School High School4 Modules -
$50
Teach Japan
This bundle includes 8 lesson plans to fully teach about Japan in your classroom.
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$250
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Educational Comics for Shared Learning
Adventures of Asia is student platform for learning about Asia and the Asian American experience through web comics.
Adventures of Asia includes 16 comics featuring Asia and Asian American experiences. You can also find lesson guides aligned with comics, designed to meet learning objectives, making them ready for instant classroom use.
There is a great need for Asia-specific learning materials that are engaging and relevant to educators and students. Students will benefit from the intentional building of cross-cultural connections and the strong alignment to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS).
10th grade English Teacher, Debakey High School, Houston ISD
Lessons Guides Customized
for Every Classroom
Dr. Melody Li
Professor, University of Houston
Dr. Melody Yunzi Li is an Associate Professor of Chinese studies. Dr. Li’s knowledge and passion for Asian cinema, dance, and music comes through in high-energy, engaging, and fun lessons that connect historical issues to pop culture.
Hannah Chung
Instructor, Houston Korean Educator Center
Ms. Chung’s experience in teaching Korean language at Asia Society has informed her lessons on introducing students to Korean language, culture, and history.
Dr. Mohan Ambikaipaker
Professor, University of Houston
Mohan Ambikaipaker is Associate Director and Associate Professor in the World Cultures and Literatures program at the University of Houston.
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