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11th grade asian studies independent work packets for Google Apps
We Are Not Free by Chee Novel Japanese American Internment Digital Lesson
We Are Not Free by Traci Chee American History Novel Guide ideal for teaching about the Japanese American internment, the civil rights, the human rights and anti-racism. Asian Pacific Heritage Month ResourcePowerful and educational historical fiction (National Book Award finalist) that gives an account of fourteen teens as they live through the Japanese American internment. The best YA novel. This pack includes: Pre, during, and post-reading activities Background informationVisualsChapter by cha
Grades:
9th - 12th
Ming & Qing Dynasty Slides & Notes
Ming and Qing Dynasty Slides!These slides could be self paced individually for students or used as an aid for lecturing. Includes text, links, photos and videos explaining these dynasties. Perfect for a World History or AP World History class. Includes notetaker23 slides
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education
Ancient China Escape Room: Can you Build a Great Civilization?!
Highly interactive review or preview for you ancient China unit. All you have to do is share the Google Form with students. Your students are trying to build a great civilization. They need to “unlock” each stage before proceeding. Students use video links or resources found on the Google Form to learn about the building of China. Each section includes multiple choice questions. Students can NOT PROCEED through a section unless they have the correct answers for the multiple choice questions
Grades:
8th - 11th
Did Japan "give up the gun" during the Tokugawa Shogunate? - Guided Inquiry
Deepen students' knowledge of Tokugawa Japan and its period of isolationism by having them apply their historical thinking skills with this guided inquiry. Get your students practice with working with historical documents and texts and applying historical thinking skills like close reading and corroboration. This lesson is perfect for World History, AP, and IB classes!This guided inquiry asks students to answer the question: "Did Japan "give up the gun" during the Tokugawa Shogunate?" Students w
Grades:
8th - 12th
Japanese Women's History Short Reads Bundle for Google Classroom™
Finding resources that highlight women's history in Japan can be difficult which was one of the reasons why I created these short read resources. But don't buy just one, bundle them, save some money, and have more curriculum to share with your students. Empress Suiko was Japan's first female empress. She was the first of eight but there is debate about how many of the Eight Empresses of Japan were leaders or temporary stop-gap empresses. Murasaki Shikibu wrote the world's first novel, The Tale o
Grades:
9th - 12th
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Japanese Fascism | Historical Inquiry | Primary, Secondary, Photograph Sources |
This 7-page Historical Inquiry is designed for students to explore the rise of Japanese Fascism before and during WWII. This packet includes guided questions for students to reflect on the political and cultural aspects of fascism in Japan. This activity is designed for high school students in any World, U.S., or Asian Studies course.
Grades:
9th - 12th
Asian Women's History Short Reads Bundle for Google Classroom™
SMy entire collection of Asian women's short reads are multi-use and good for a variety of reasons. Include more women in your studies during Women's History Month or if you teach world history Asian history, be sure your course includes these fabulous women and women's issues. Empress Wu and Empress Cixi defied the odds and ruled China in their own ways. Foot binding and filial piety are also possible subjects you can read about and I guarantee they are part of your world or Asian history cour
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9th - 12th
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WWII Pacific War Crimes Research & Historical Marker
Many people see the European Holocaust or Atomic Bombs as the only crimes against humanity that occurred during World War II. This assignment asks students to research one of four war crimes during World War II. By doing so, students are able to see that many crimes of war happened, by all sides. This lesson includes:Central Historical Question: How do we remember war crimes in the Pacific Theatre?Step by step directions for students to research.Step by step directions for creating a historica
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6th - 12th
Foot binding for Google Classroom™
Foot binding is one of the cruelest acts women have endured and they endured it for centuries. Included in your world history or Asian history courses it is an essential lesson students need to understand. You can also include it in your Women's History Month lessons. The short read is 785 words long and includes a several page summary that gets students working on various history skills such as:Perspective and point of viewChronologyDecision-makingThis resource was updated to work as an intera
Grades:
9th - 12th
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Also included in: Chinese Women's History Short Reads Bundle for Google Classroom™
Tru'ng Sisters for Google Classroom™
The Tru'ng Sisters led Vietnam in a rebellion against the invading Han Chinese. It went well for a while and they were able to convince thousands of people to join their cause. In the end, China won the battle and Vietnam was a colony for 900 years. However, the Tru'ng Sisters triumphed in the end. Still remembered and celebrated in Vietnam, the sisters are great examples of excellent organization and military strategy. This short read is 425 words long. It also focuses on the following history
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Asian Women's History Short Reads Bundle for Google Classroom™
Wu Zetian for Google Classroom™
Wu Zetian (Empress Wu) was the only woman to rule China in her own right but she is often ignored in history class. She deserves some attention and to be taught in schools. Wu Zetian is included in most world history curriculums now making this resource an easy inclusion. The short read is 720 words long and includes a several page summary that gets students working on various history skills such as:Citing the textIdentifying biasIdentifying additional resourcesForming an opinionThere are plenty
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Chinese Women's History Short Reads Bundle for Google Classroom™
Chinese Women's History Short Reads Bundle for Google Classroom™
Finding resources that highlight women's history in China can be difficult which was one of the reasons why I created these short read resources. But don't buy just one, bundle them, save some money, and have more curriculum to share with your students. Empress Wu Zetian, China's first and only empress in her own right isn't usually highlighted but she is definitely worth learning about. Empress Cixi is usually included but never emphasized. Foot binding and filial piety are other concepts your
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9th - 12th
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Murasaki Shikibu for Google Classroom™
Murasaki Shikibu is the author of the world's first novel The Tale of Genji and she embraced the new Japanese writing system, making the novel a masterpiece of both world and Japanese literature. She is included in both world history and Asian history courses and is someone your students need to know about but most textbooks do not get into her history. Correct that with this short read. This short read is 1021 words long and is Common Core aligned. It also focuses on the following history skill
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Japanese Women's History Short Reads Bundle for Google Classroom™
South-East Asia DBQ
Students will explain how various belief systems impacted South East Asian societies during the time period 1200-1450 C.E. This DBQ involves pictures/photos, secondary sources, and primary sources. Included in this package: DBQ with guided questionsWriting Outline for students to complete a 2 main point DBQ essayAnswer key for DBQ document questions, with annotations on the documentsAnswer key/modeled writing outline, with an example thesis, historical context, and two possible main points based
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9th - 12th
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Ama: Pearl Divers Short Read and Summary Workbook for Google Classroom™
Ama are remarkably brave women in Japan that dive to great depths in search of important resources and pearls. I remember reading about them when I was in third grade and I always remembered them so hopefully, they make an impact on your students too. This short read is only 321 words. The summary is very short as well and that is by design. Ama may be an interesting women's history topic but they are not included in history curriculums. I needed this to be a short addition to convince you to i
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Japanese Women's History Short Reads Bundle for Google Classroom™
The Age of Exploration and China
Did China have an "Age of Exploration" before Europe or were they "beaten" on that front? For centuries, China was the hub of Eurasian technological innovation with the most powerful, stable empire in the world, so why did they "fall behind" Europe by the 15th century? My high school students are fascinated by this question and enjoy digging into scholarship examining multiple theories behind this question. Students read three textual excerpts from Guns, Germs, and Steel, "China, Technology, and
Grades:
8th - 12th
Empress Cixi for Google Classroom™
Empress Cixi was the ruler of China but she chose to remain a Dowager Empress rather than taking the power for herself. She is usually included in public school curriculum but never studied in dept. Give her the focus she deserves. Empress Cixi is included in most world history curriculums now making this resource an easy inclusion. The short read is 890 words long and includes a several page summary that gets students working on various history skills such as:Reading creatively for historical
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Chinese Women's History Short Reads Bundle for Google Classroom™
Izumo no Okuni Short Read with Summary Workbook for Google Classroom™
Izumo no Okuni is most likely not going to be included in your world history or Asian history curriculum but she most definitely should be due to her major contribution to Japanese culture - kabuki. Kabuki was traditionally a male-only artform that was actually created by a woman. Don't contribute to the exclusion and purposeful deletion of women in history. Have your students read about her and the history of kabuki with this short read. This is the Google Classroom™ version of this resource. F
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Japanese Women's History Short Reads Bundle for Google Classroom™
Geisha for Google Classroom™
Geisha is one of the most recognizable cultural icons in the world but their history is often confused and incorrect. I've also found that many teachers skip more detailed teaching because they are unsure about the history of geisha themselves. Use this short read and summary workbook to ensure your students learn all of the essential information. This short read is 911 words long and is Common Core aligned. It also focuses on the following history skills:Introduce cause and effectForming an op
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Japanese Women's History Short Reads Bundle for Google Classroom™
Filial Piety for Google Classroom™
Filial Piety is an essential virtue to many Asian cultures/religions. It also is often analyzed in regards to women's rights. Students should be able to explain this concept in relation to their world history or Asian history classes but textbooks and courses don't usually focus on it. Change that with this short read resource. The short read is 640 words long and includes a several page summary that gets students working on various history skills such as:Primary vs. Secondary sourcesPrimary v
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Chinese Women's History Short Reads Bundle for Google Classroom™
Empress Suiko for Google Classroom™
Empress Suiko was the first empress of Japan but she is ignored in public school history curriculums. We need to actively work to include more resources about women in history so we get a full picture of historical events.Empress Suiko is the first of eight women to sit on the Chrysanthemum Throne. Not a lot of information is known about her but this lesson is still Common Core aligned and is a great opportunity to practice history skills:Differentiating between primary and secondary sourcesDiff
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Japanese Women's History Short Reads Bundle for Google Classroom™
Queen Seondeok for Google Classroom™
Queen Seondeok ruled Silla, an early kingdom of Korea in the 600's. As their first female ruler in her own right, she challenged a lot of gender norms of the time and had to deal with growing sexism as Tang China's influence infiltrated her court. Learn about her and her achievements in this short read. This short read is 489 words long. It also focuses on the following history skills:ChronologyConnecting eventsThis resource was updated to work as an interactive resource for Google Classroom™
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Asian Women's History Short Reads Bundle for Google Classroom™
Eight Empresses for Google Classroom™
There were eight empresses of Japan, most coming early in their history. Whether the woman was viewed as a real leader or a temporary one, the issue needs to be explored more to help understand the history of women around the world. These women are not part of public school history curriculums but they should be. This short read is 360 words long due to a lack of information and a lack of interest by western historians. This resource is still Common Core aligned and focuses on the following hist
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Japanese Women's History Short Reads Bundle for Google Classroom™
The Great Leap Forward- Teaching Resource (analyzing propaganda)
This is a free collection of resources concerning the mass historical crisis in China called the Great Leap Forward. Created by several students, the packet contains a choose-your-own-adventure, examples of propaganda, and articles and documents paired with questions for students to answer as they learn about the event. This bundle may be used from students anywhere in grades 7-12.
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7th - 12th
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