Asia in the Classroom

Taiwanese History 1890s-1950s

Vietnamese Immigration

This course, grounded in the story Fortunes by Judy Le, explores Vietnamese immigration after the Vietnam war. Students analyze both local and global perspectives on refugees and asalym.

The Cultural Revolution and Political Posters

This lesson guide accompanies The World Within Reach: The Story of Yueping Sun to teach students about China's Cultural Revolution. Students learn key terms, identify themes in Ping's story, then create their own political posters.

The Silk Road: Setting the Stage

Introduce students to the Silk Road and its divergent impact on different regions. Students will employ skills of comparison and contrast and gain a foundational understanding items traded along the Silk Road.

Zen Buddhism and Japanese Art

This lesson is intended to expose students to Zen Buddhism through the artwork of Miya Ando. After being briefed on the essential principles of Zen Buddhism, students will analyze artworks and reflect on how these principles manifest.

At-Home Adventures through Asia: Vietnam

Utilizing multi-modal avenues, students will be transported to Vietnam to learn about different cultural and social aspects of the country from history to culture.

Cultural Clothing: Behind the Scenes

Students will examine how clothing silhouettes and practice mathematical examination skills share similarities across India, China, Vietnam, South Korea, and Japan.

Korea's Entertainment Industry: A Study of Culture and Media

Students will reflect on their current knowledge of popular South Korean media, specifically films, and do further research on the expansiveness of South Korea's entertainment industry.