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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.
Sample Lesson Guides
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"A Tea of Song": Making Music and Sing a Song in Japanese
Through the story, students will listen to Japanese folk music to identify key elements of Japanese culture. They will then create their own music, and learn Japanese words and songs.
Grade 6 Japan World Cultures3 Modules -
Free
Paws of Paharganj
Immerse your students in Indian culture with our Paws of Paharganj lesson guide! This lesson guide is intended to introduce the country of India to 6th and 9th-grade students through skills of investigative thinking and problem-solving.
Grade 6 India3 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 Grade 74 Modules -
$10
Exploring the Largest Cave in the World: Inside Hang Sơn Đoòng
Students can explore Sơn Đoòng Cave from their classrooms. Virtual tours give students an inside look at one of the largest known caves in the world. Students will be able to recognize, label, and describe well-known geological structures.
Vietnam Science World Geography2 Modules -
$10
Destructive Weather Patterns: Preparations, Reactions, and Responses Across Asia
This lesson will focus on contemporary concerns regarding drastic weather patterns throughout Asia. It aims to not only explore and explain why such drastic weather occurs, but dip into the lived experiences of individuals in each country.
China Science World Geography STEM Crossover3 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.
Korea U.S. Government4 Modules -
$50
Teach Japan
This bundle includes 8 lesson plans to fully teach about Japan in your classroom.
JapanModule -
$200
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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
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 14 comics featuring Asia and Asian American experiences and interactive blocks to assess learning.
Lessons Guides Customized
for Every Classroom
Dr. Melody Li
Professor, University of Houston
Dr. Melody Yunzi Li is an Assistant 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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