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Introduction to Tibet
Students examine Tibetan history and geography. In groups, they analyze and discuss different perspectives regarding the Chinese occupation of Tibet. Students discuss current events and their significance. They write an article and...
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United Nations General Assembly
Students study China and the Chinese occupation of Tibet. They read position summaries/notes of China, Tibet and various foreign nations. Then they roleplay members of United Nations General Assembly and discuss and debate the topic.
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Introduction to Tibet
Students explore Tibet. In this Tibet geography and culture lesson, students work in groups to read and summarize a data set pertaining to a particular cultural aspect of Tibet. Students present information from their data retrieval...
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The End of United States' Occupation of Japan
Ninth graders examine and discuss reasons for end of U.S. occupation of Japan in 1952, locate surrounding Asian countries on map, explore changes to Japan after World War II, and discuss how changes in Japan impacted other countries.
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SEEKING FOREIGN ASSISTANCE
Students discuss the events in recent Tibetan history that led
to their current government in exile and the four countries approached for help by Tibet and the response from each. They explain a position of agree or disagree with the...
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What's In A Name? Non-British Surnames
Students investigate the origins of Non-British surnames that exist in modern America. They examine the meanings of these surnames.
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Coming of Age Readings: Experiences in Korea and by Asians in America
Bring multi-cultural experiences and literature into your language arts class with this lesson. Here, young readers explore the points of view of first and second-generation Asian immigrants with a list of various fiction and nonfiction...
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Mongol Dynasty
Young scholars identify and analyze the Yuan Dynasty; the Kings and Kingdoms; who the Mongols were and what they did; the Mongol Conquest of China; the Four Class Systems; the Genghis Kahn's rise to power; the Genghis Khan- Conquests;...
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Year of the Impossible Goodbyes by Sook Nyul Choi
Students analyze Korean culture from their literature piece. They investigate the theme of oppression by an occupying army. Students encounter courage, resistance movements and explore the underground railroads.