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Create Your Own Outfit: Ideology and Outward Appearances in India
This lesson presents the history and significance of khadi clothing during India’s struggle for independence as well as the history and significance of other cultural/religious/ceremonial outfits and clothing items found throughout India.
India Art Over 30 Mins Middle School High School6 Modules -
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Tasting History: Conducting a Food Report
In ‘Tasting History’, students will be encouraged to formulate a connection between contemporary Asian-American cuisine in Houston, Texas, and contemporary cuisine in their chosen country.
China South Korea Japan Vietnam India Art Over 30 Mins Middle School High School5 Modules -
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Creating with Intent: Vietnamese Dông Ho’’ Woodblock Paintings
Using woodblock prints as a medium, students will analyze art history in Vietnam and its connection to culture, history, cultural exchange, and artistic intent.
Vietnam Art Over 30 Mins5 Modules -
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The Art of Water: Vietnamese Water Puppetry
Expose students to the fascinating art of Vietnamese water puppetry to develop a more comprehensive understanding of the artistic tradition’s historical and cultural significance. Students will develop their own puppets and stories.
Vietnam Art Over 30 Mins5 Modules -
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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.
Japan Vietnam Art Under 30 Mins Elementary School3 Modules -
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Animals and Fantastic Beast of Asia Book: China and Thailand
This lesson series is dedicated to introducing students to the different animals and mythical beasts of Asia by employing critical thinking skills. Explore the animals and mythical beasts of China and Thailand through games, activities, storytelling,
China Art Under 30 Mins Elementary School3 Modules -
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Exploring Japanese Kabuki Theater and the Beijing Opera
Through comparative analysis, students will identify key characteristics of Japanese Kabuki theater and Chinese Beijing Opera. Students will analyze the meaning of colors, expression, and other artistic techniques to convey meaning and storytelling.
Japan Art Over 30 Mins5 Modules -
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Japanese Culture through Woodblock Prints
By learning about Japanese woodblock prints students will understand issues of identity and culture in historical and contemporary Japan. Linking physical art and theater, students will analyze and create art from a societal perspective.
Japan Art Under 30 Mins Middle School High School5 Modules