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The Dispute Over the South China Sea ActivityThe Dispute Over the South China Sea Activity
Publisher
Constitutional Rights Foundation
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9th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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1 hr 30 mins
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2018
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The Dispute Over the South China Sea

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Just who owns the South China Sea—and its vast resources—has been a conundrum for decades. Pupils explore the international law and disputes surrounding the resource-rich body of water, as well as China's claims over it. A background reading, discussion questions, and role-play game explore the complex issue.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

china, free trade, international trade, the people's republic of china

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Use the reading and guiding questions to develop knowledge around the South China Sea
  • Engage learners in the simulation to develop recommendations around the South China Sea

Classroom Considerations

  • While the resource includes a background reading, class members may need additional context to fully understand the issues at stake in the South China Sea

Pros

  • Simulation is engaging and requires analytical thinking
  • Background information is written at an age-appropriate level for a complex topic

Cons

  • None

Common Core

CCRA.SL.1 CCRA.SL.3 CCRA.SL.4 RH.9-10.6 RH.9-10.8 RH.11-12.6 RH.11-12.8 WHST.9-10.7 WHST.9-10.9 WHST.9-10.10 WHST.11-12.7 WHST.11-12.9 WHST.11-12.10

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