Asia in the Classroom

Dive into Korea

Korean Bojagi

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.

South Korea "The Land of Hats"

Learn about the Joseon Dynasty South Korea and Neo-Confucianism in terms of social classes via Hats! Students will also learn about the effects of Westernization on South Korea.

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.

The Cycle of Seaweed and its Many Uses Across Asia

Students will interact with the culture of seaweed farming and the process the algae undergoes throughout China, India, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam, evaluating seaweed and the role it plays in the United States as an extension to Asian Americans.

A Memoir of Many Moons: A Look at Lunar New Year and the Lunar Calendar

Guide students through the origins and continued impact of the Lunar Calendar before delving into the cultural customs of the Lunar New Year across China, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam.