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Asian studies Common Core WHST.9-10.1 resources
The Rise of Imperial Japan - World War Two - Digital & Print!
This resource provides teachers with all the materials necessary to teach the history of totalitarianism, militarism and imperialism in Japan before WW2.This resource includes:In-depth and engaging article on the rise of militarism and totalitarianism in Japan, highlighting major events from the WW1 to the beginning of WW2Handout that promotes historical thinking concepts, focusing on analysis of historical significance - students are required to think critically about the information in the rea
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Genghis Khan and the Mongols worksheet - Global/World History
Genghis Khan and the Mongols worksheet AIM: To what extent were the Mongols a negative force in world history? Common core-compliant worksheet. Contains a variety of activities that promote critical thinking, class discussion, and active engagement including:Do now that reviews previous lesson comparing European and Japanese feudalism.Video analysis - Mongol geography and culture (YouTube link included)Secondary source analysis - Temujin (Genghis Khan)Movie clip from “Mongol” (youtube link inc
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: 9th Grade Global/World History MEGA Bundle
Zheng He DBQ - Print & Digital
Zheng He DBQ - Print & DigitalZheng He was a famous Chinese explorer that made a total of seven voyages between 1405 and 1433. During this time, Zheng He spread China's wealth and power, established foreign relations with other nations, and added to the growing list of China's tributary states. Upon the return of the seventh voyage, Zheng He's ships were destroyed, and China became isolationist. In this activity, students will read about Zheng He and examine seven documents to determine how
Grades:
8th - 12th
Also included in: China Unit Bundle - Shang through Qing Dynasties
Asian Civilizations Unit with Google Slides and Student Activities
Learn about major aspects of Asian Civilizations including ancient China, Japan and the Mongolian Empire. Throughout this presentations, you will review themes of government, gender relations, social class and societal trends with student review questions embedded for formative assessment. The Slide Show corresponds to a student note packet in fill-in-the-blank format with key unit vocabulary.Extension activities include a map of the Mongolian Empire and a student debate on Genghis Khan's impact
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8th - 11th
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Samurai and the Code of Bushido
This activity focuses on the Samurai and Bushido, their code of conduct. Students begin the lesson by analyzing primary source images including paintings and Samurai armor. Then, students analyze excerpts from the earliest known description of the Samurai and the Code of Bushido. Finally, students will write a response to the question: What virtues were practiced by samurai warriors in feudal Japan?
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9th - 12th
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World History Discussion Questions & Writing Prompts: Ancient China
This set of “Brain-Stretchers” is tailor-made for World History I classes and includes prompts relating to ancient and imperial China. There are 12 Brain-Stretchers in this set and they are perfect for teaching the Shang Dynasty to the Song Dynasty (1766 B.C.E. to 1279 C.E.). The topics explored include geography, dynastic rule, Confucius, the Great Wall of China, and the Silk Road. Use them to spark a discussion or have a lively debate. Use them as writing prompts to promote literacy in your cl
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6th - 10th
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Also included in: Ancient World History BUNDLE: 75 Writing Prompts & Discussion Questions
Anime + Cultural Diffusion: Source Exploration (DBQ + Writing Prompt)
Students work independently to analyze several sources on the history and spread of anime. Guiding question: How has anime impacted or influenced other cultures? How is anime an example of cultural diffusion?Learning Objective: I will be able to analyze multiple sources to evaluate how anime has influenced other cultures and how it is an example of cultural diffusion. I will be able to share my findings in writing using at least 4 pieces of evidence. Included in bundle: Adapted Sources (7), Stud
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7th - 11th
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Hiroshima: Out of the Ashes
This is meant to be used with the made for Television movie "Hiroshima: Out of the Ashes". It should guide your students through the aftermath of the dropping of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan. We don't often consider what the losing side endured.
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9th - 12th
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AP World History PowerPoint The Mongols: AP World Unit 1 The Global Tapestry
This lesson is an AP World History PPT on the expansion of the Mongol Empire and its technological, cultural, and economic consequences, for the high school social studies classrooms. This lesson discusses how Mongol conquests expanded the networks of exchange from East Asia to Eastern Europe, creating the technological and cultural exchange of the Mongol peace.Unit Two: Networks of Exchange: The Mongol Empire PowerPoint is designed to give students an overview of the political, social, and econ
Grades:
9th - 10th
AP World History PowerPoint South Asia AP World Unit 1 The Global Tapestry
AP World History Unit One: The Global Tapestry from 1200 to 1450 PowerPoint. A comprehensive overview of South and Southeast Asian countries in the period from 1200-1450. Students will primarily look at India and its various empires, and their religious, social, economic, and political characteristics. Students will then look at a Southeast Asia and its political and cultural characteristics. This Lesson Includes:50 Slide PPTComprehension, critical thinking, & research/essay questionsReligio
Grades:
9th - 10th
Also included in: AP World History Modern Unit 1 Bundle
AP World Topic 1.1 Developments in East Asia (Song China & Feudal Japan)
This two-part lesson involves an in-depth exploratory study study of the Quinming scroll to introduce the Song dynasty through research. Then, utilizes two short readings and a Venn diagram worksheet to compare feudalism in Japan to that in Europe for the Period 1200-1450. These two lessons could be used as the first two lessons of the year. I have also included an introduction lesson that overviews the Historical Reasoning Skills for AP World with a guided worksheet. This operates as a 3-4 day
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9th - 10th
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Qin Dynasty of China DBQ (Document-Based Question)
A selection of DBQ questions that focus on the Qin Dynasty's Legalist laws in the early empire. Includes passages and comprehension questions.
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6th - 12th
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HS-ESS3-6
Life in China Under Mao DBQ
This DBQ focuses on daily life in China under Chairman Mao Zedong. It contains five different sources: three primary sources and two secondary sources. For each source there are two comprehension questions to facilitate student learning. Included is an answer key to the questions. If students are more advanced, there is a copy at the end of the document that contains only the sources and the main essay question. If an essay is too daunting for your students, you can always modify the instruction
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10th - 12th
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The Struggle for Girl Empowerment in China
Students will be able to
- explain the history of the women’s rights struggle in China and identify key figures in Chinese feminist history,
- evaluate what are the current issues facing girls and women in China today,
- work collaboratively to debate the Family Planning Policy,
- analyze art from today and its meaning for women empowerment in current Chinese society, and
- create feminist posters that reflect Chinese history of women’s rights as well as it current concerns.
Grades:
10th - 11th
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The Effects of Mao Zedong's Great Leap Forward
Students will assess the effectiveness of Mao Zedong's "Great Leap Forward" by examining four policies associated with the program.
Grades:
9th - 12th
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Ancient China Dynasties Project | Distance Learning
Research-Based Information Writing: Fact-Finding Activity & the Art of Persuasion Essential Question: What role did the dynasties of ancient China play in this being one of the world’s oldest continuous civilizations?Google Classroom® Ready!This activity is designed to accompany any unit of study related to Ancient China. Students research four dynasties: Shang, Zhou, Qin, and Han. There is no prescribed curriculum. Students are encouraged to reference a variety of resources in order to coll
Grades:
6th - 9th
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Gandhi & Jinnah Taking a Stand Research Organizers & Free Response Question
Meet Common Core Standards for Writing in History!Foster Critical Thinking Skills!Understand Historical Figures from Multiple Perspectives!This download includes an instructions page & two graphic organizers on Gandhi & Jinnah. These are great build-up materials for students researching the partition between India & Pakistan. These worksheets are a great activity to help concrete thinkers analyze historical figures with greater depth. Often we teachers find that students will write
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5th - 12th
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History of Asia 500-1650 Academic Poster
This projects has students create a 3 ply academic poster relating to the Asian History from 500 to 1650 unit. It comes with a description of the project, topics for the students to chose from, a grading rubric for you, and a grading rubric for the students to use on Poster Presentation Day. When the project is due I have half the class put up their poster and the other half go around the room asking their classmates questions like, "What is your thesis?" After half the class goes by, they group
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8th - 12th
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Rising Tensions: Nationalism Before World War II Primary Sources
Background: Nationalism is defined as excessive pride in one’s country. Read the documents below to see how Nationalist attitudes in Asia & Europe contributed to World War II.Task: Read each of the primary source excerpts in order to answer the following questions.
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9th - 12th
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