Your students will be able to understand the dynamics and details of the Korean War after viewing this video, which discusses the political and economic influences over Korea after WWII. From General MacArthur to Kim Il Sung, all of the...

Its brother to the north may get most of the attention in the news, but South Korea is considered one of the Asian tiger nations. The country is home to numerous World Heritage sites, a booming tech industry, and is the fifth largest...

Many know North Korea, or the DPRK, as the Hermit Kingdom thanks to its resistance to outsiders and rogue foreign policy. Its restrictive government controls life down to a list of approved haircuts. That said, its scenery is mountainous...

North and South Korea: two regions divided. The story of the Korean War describes the events that occurred when these two regions' ideologies clashed. The resource uses various images and descriptions of artifacts, in addition to...

Just in time for the start of the Winter 2018 Olympics, you can track the Olympic torch relay through the Republic of Korea. But there must be some math involved, right? Give learners a worksheet that prompts them to calculate the...

Learn the history behind some of the world's refugee populations with a reading passage about brothers who flee North Korea and settle in South Korea. After reading the informative article, pupils respond to multiple-choice questions to...

Hi from Seoul, South Korea! Take a look at the bustling city and the people who live, work and play here. Whether it's shopping or attending a festival, something always seems to be going on in world's second largest metropolitan area....

Cultural discourse can start through a variety of venues. Learners begin to think about how our minds, memories, and identities shape our attitudes toward culture and history. They analyze seven pieces from the Dongducheon art exhibit...

Students participate in a simulation of diplomatic talks regarding N. Korea's nuclear capability. In this foreign policy lesson, students research their assigned country's position on the topic and scenario solutions. Students engage in...

Students compare weather in two opposite cities.  For this weather analysis lesson, students create line graphs for the weather patterns of South Korea and their hometown.  Students write up comparisons between the different cities.

A political cartoon is timely and thought-provoking. Learners analyze the symbolism found in the cartoon as it relates to current tensions between North and South Korea. Three in-depth analysis questions guide and stimulate class...

This unit focuses on the differences between North and South Korea as they are seen from an American point of view. Learners view the Frontline documentary, "North Korea Suspicious Minds," complete a series of handouts, read a variety of...

High schoolers explore the state of South Korea's economy. In this economic development lesson, students examine the evolution of South Korea's economy following the Korean War. High schoolers also consider the state of the Korean...

Students consider the work of South Koreans working to make the world a better place. In this non-governmental organizations lesson, students research the public service work of South Koreans and use their findings to create an exhibition.

Tenth graders examine the separation and unification of North and South Korea. For this Korean separation and unification lesson, 10th graders investigate the history behind the separation, the current De-Militarized Zone, and create...

Young scholars compare war monuments of North and South Korea. For this Korean history lesson, students compare and contrast images of the war monuments in both countries. Young scholars analyze the message behind the monuments as they...

Students explore the culture of South Korea. In this South Korea lesson, students read several Korean folk tales. Students conduct research to create travel brochures that feature South Korea and its culture. Students then perform skits...

Students create contour maps. In this geography skills lesson, students design topographic maps that use contuor lines to represent the elevations found in North Korea, South Korea, and Montana.

Third graders discuss information about Seoul, South Korea. In this cultural appreciation lesson plan, 3rd graders read about the history and present happenings of Seoul, South Korea. They compare Seoul to their hometown.

Students compare the capital cities of Seoul and Washington, D.C. In this geography lesson, students research Internet and print sources about the cities. Students write descriptive paragraphs that compare Seoul and Washington, D.C.

In this historical perspectives learning exercise, students read a 2-page selection about North and South Korea and then respond to 4 short answer questions and complete a graphic organizer based on the information.

Learners study the cause of the Korean War. In this World history lesson, Students read excerpts from two different textbooks, one from South Korea, and one from North Korea. They discuss how the cause of the war differs depending on the...

Ninth graders brainstorm "what they know about North Korea and South Korea." They determine the approximate distance from the United States to North and South Korea and create a graph comparing the birth rates, death rates, infant...