Asia in the Classroom

Learn about Bento Boxes

The World Within Reach: The Story of Yueping Sun Zine Activity

The Sushi King and Japanese Culture

Utilizing the Sushi King webcomic, students learn about the components of Sushi and how they all relate to cultural themes and concepts in Japanese culture.

Silk Road Storyboarding

Inspired by our Adventures of Asia story Four Pillars, students are challenged to "show not tell" in their writing. This interactive lesson provides resources for storyboarding, character-building, and a Silk Road Game.

At-Home Adventures through Asia: China

Journey through Chinese culture through hands on lessons on geography, history, language, and arts.

Summer in Japan: Food, Festivals, and Fun!

By learning about Japanese summer seasonal culture, students will build global competency skills and analyze the symbolism and meaning behind Japanese cultural traditions.

Animals and the Fantastic Beasts of Asia Book: Singapore and Korea

Travel to Singapore and learn about the Lion along with the origins of the Merlion of Singapore, then jump to Korea and learn about the symbolism of the red-crested white crane and the origins of the Haetae.

Animals and the Fantastic Beasts of Asia Book: Uzbekistan and Japan

Journey to Uzbekistan and learn about the resilient Turkestan cat along with the origins of the Simurgh. Then hop to Japan and learn about the symbolism of the water buffalo and the Ky Lan.