Lesson Materials

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Learning from Hangzhou about China’s Economic and Urban Transformation

This unit will introduce students to the transformational changes occurring in the economy, culture and urban life in China over the past three...

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3 Ryan Folmer 1/18/13

1989: A Critical Turning Point in Chinese History: Economic and Political Implications

1989: A Critical Turning Point in Chinese History is a series of lessons to come at the end a unit on China. High school students investigate the...

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1 Emily McAdam 1/17/13

Around China in Ten Weeks: An Overview Utilizing All Five Social Studies Disciplines

Students will be able to incorporate the five fields of Social Studies (geography, history, government, economics, and culture) in their learning...

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1 Hanadi Shatara 1/12/13

Using Contemporary Nonfiction about China to Teach Common Core Writing

This unit includes a variety of short informational articles and a Powerpoint presentation that offer American high school students a look at...

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20 Angela Rufo Singer 1/11/13

Chinese Cultural History through Poetry and Food

Chinese History, religion, poetry and food. Websites and photos included.

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5 Kenneth Bradley Darnell 1/8/13

Millennium Actress Film Overview & Culture Notes

A summary and review of the film with culture notes.

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1 Rachel Jacobson 1/3/13

Kagemusha Film Guide & Culture Notes

A summary and review of the film with culture notes.

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1 Rachel Jacobson 1/3/13

Exploring Japanese Culture Through Children's Literature

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1 Kim Winters 12/10/12

Spirited Away: Religion, Culture, and Mythology

An explanation of mythological and cultural elements found in Spirited Away.

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1 NCTA Work Projects 12/4/12

Japanese Occupation Lesson

An analysis and learning opportunity focused on Japan's military occupations of China and Korea authored by Timothy Riley.

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2 NCTA Work Projects 11/27/12

Religion in Contemporary China

A curriculum unit for high school scoial studies teachers

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21 Patrick Hickey 11/26/12

Implementation Project

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1 pamela burrett 11/18/12

Confucian Wisdom and Virtue Unit for Middle School

This is a teaching unit designed to introduce middle school students to: the teachings of Confucius, the folk literature of China, Japan, Korea,...

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16 Allyson Ey 8/7/12

Korea Rotating Centers lesson plan

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1 Brenda G. Jordan 5/3/12

Instructional Unit for PRC: 1949-1970 (Red Scarf Girl)

This instructional unit address Chinese history from 1949-1970, focusing on the establishment of the PRC, the Great Leap Forward, and the Cultural...

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1 Amy Liberatore 4/19/12

PowerPoint to Accompany Tea and the Japanese Tradition of Chanoyu

Selected images to support portions of lessons from Tea and the Japanese Tradition of Chanoyu.

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1 Amy Liberatore 4/19/12

ANPO-teaching-ideas

From the Spring 2012 issue of Rethinking Schools (vol.26 no. 3), this article by Moe Yonamine sheds light on the oft forgotten controversy that...

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1 NCTA Work Projects 4/13/12

Confucianism and Buddhism

A unit on Confucianism and Buddhism for 7th grade

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2 Hanadi Shatara 12/13/11

The Life of Miyamoto Musashi lesson plan

9th grade World History lesson by Gregory Thomas (Pittsburgh)

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3 Gregory N. Thomas 11/14/11

Lost Names unit in two parts

Lost Names unit for high school

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2 Ashley Quinn 11/9/11