American Museum of Natural History
Being An Anthropologist: Laurel Kendall
Imagine studying Korean culture, especially the role of women, as well as marriage and religious rituals from home! Anthropologist Laurel Kendall shares what she has learned from her many trips to this fascinating country half a world away.
Reed Novel Studies
A Single Shard: Novel Study
Fulfilling a dream requires a lot of hard work. A study guide for the novel A Single Shard shares the dream of a young Korean orphan. As readers work through the guide, they answer comprehension questions about Tree-ear and the other...
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Real World Connections
Explore universal themes in literature with a literacy and multicultural awareness instructional activity. Elementary and middle schoolers make real world connections between themes in books from several cultures. They make inferences...
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A Taste of Korea: A Chemistry-Geography Adventure
Students explore the different aspects of Korean culture. In this geography instructional activity, students prepare different Korean dishes in the classroom. They create a visual display of things they learned about Korean culture.
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Change Over Time Essay: Women's Rights in Korea
Students examine the state of women'srights in Korea. In this women's issues lesson, students analyze the content of 3 provided articles and compose essays regarding the Korean Women's Movement.
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Education is the Meaning of Life
Students explore the teachings of Confucius. For this Korean culture lesson, students watch segments of the A and E video "Confucius: Words of Wisdom." Students read handouts regarding the Asian education system and discuss their...
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A Document-Based Essay on Korean Social Change
Students interpret historical evidence presented in primary resources. In this Korean history lesson plan, students examine the provided information on life in Korea. Students respond to the questions that accompany each source. Students...
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Introduction to Korea
Students explore the culture of Korea. In this Korean culture lesson, students examine visual and textual works regarding Korea. Students also examine dance, architecture, and food of the country.
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Making Korean Kimchi
Students make Korean Kimchi. In this Korean culture instructional activity, students follow the steps for making kimchi and learn about its background.
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Korean Belief Systems
Pupils investigate the important belief systems in Korean culture and display them in a Venn diagram.
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Finding My Hat
Sixth graders explore the Korean culture through the book, Finding My Hat. They read and discuss the book in literature circles and write in response journals after each chapter. Comparing the main character to themselves, they note the...
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Understanding Korean Culture
Third graders investigate the meaning of immigration by looking it up in the dictionary and discussing it. They determine the location of Korea on the map and brainstorm ideas about it. They listen to a read aloud of Helen Recorvits, My...
PBS
Pbs Hidden Korea: Culture
This site, from PBS, explores the culture of Korea. Content addresses family life, the role of women, and Confucian ideas.
PBS
Pbs: Korea Religion
This site from PBS explains the various religions of South Korea including Buddhism, Christianity, and Confucianism.
Other
About Korea: Culture and the Arts
Korea has an ancient culture. Find out about the paintings, dance, literature, and ceramics that have developed over the hundreds of years.
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About Korea: Culture and the Arts
Korea has an ancient culture. Find out about the paintings, dance, literature, and ceramics that have developed over the hundreds of years.
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Asia Education Foundation: For Students
This website from Curriculum Corporation provides a link to a virtual tour of Korea. Also, learn some Korean words and numbers, among other activities.
Other
Life in Korea: Culture & Language
Site introduces different aspects of Korean culture, society, and customs. Basic information about food, music, and traditional Korean heritage. You can also practice Korean or English.