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Asian studies lesson pdfs
All About China (An Around the World Unit)
This unit has everything you need to teach your students about China. With over 120 pages of interesting facts, pictures, and activities, you and your students will love this packet.
This packet includes 16 lesson plans to help you as you plan your unit. Each lesson is written out and the packet includes all of the pictures, resources, recording sheets, and activity ideas you will need to make each lesson a success.
Students will learn about China's geography, biomes, people, culture, destin
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K - 1st
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Genghis Khan and the Mongol Empire
This lesson always turns the classroom excitement level way up! Students will hear stories of Mongol warriors drinking horse blood on the run and catapulting Black Death carcasses in siege warfare, as well as learn about the Mongol Empire's policies of religious tolerance and egalitarian meritocracy. How did Genghis Khan manage to establish the largest land-based contiguous empire in the world's history? What was it about the Mongols' geography, way of life, military tactics, and ruling styles t
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7th - 11th
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Southwest Region Unit {1 of 5 US Regions}
Help your students learn all about the SOUTHWEST REGION (Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas)After many hours of searching for kid-friendly material on the SOUTHWEST REGION OF THE UNITED STATES to use with my 3rd graders, I decided to create a unit of my own. My goal was to create an INTERACTIVE, ENGAGING, and KID-FRIENDLY unit! That's how this resource was born.THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:* 6-page informational booklet on the Southwest Region (interactive and kid-friendly)* directions on how to
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2nd - 4th
Chinese Immigration and Chinese Exclusion Act -- primary source learning centers
--Student-led -- Primary source stations -- Common Core-based -- Ready to print and use --
This lesson uses primary source-based student learning centers to teacher students about Chinese immigration to California, and Chinese exclusion. A complete lesson features a lesson plan, class reading, student worksheets, a summary activity and primary source documents for the following student learning centers:
Station A: Reasons for leaving China and the journey to California
Station B: How Chinese i
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7th - 11th
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Holidays Around the World: Diwali ~ Common Core Aligned
Diwali Lesson Plan: Diwali is the Festival of Lights celebrated in India. Teachers often include Diwali in "Christmas Around the World" or "Holidays Around the World" units because teaching multicultural celebrations can give us a glimpse into a new culture. As teachers we can open our kids' eyes to global holidays AND also instill pride in children as we feature their heritage.
Use the following Diwali activities and crafts to teach your children about a holiday celebrated by millions of India
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PreK - 3rd
Asia 48 Countries Study - worksheets with maps and flags for each country
Kids love flags! As they colour in the flags they can learn about the countries the flags belong to and make their very own geography book about the 48 countries in the continent of Asia. One country per page with its flag and map to colour in and information to research: Capital City, Language Spoken, Population, Land Area, Currency, Religion and Interesting Facts. An additional page is provided for those who wish to add to their interesting facts.
Free Preview is the worksheet for Myanmar - e
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1st - 4th
Ancient Chinese Philosophies: Legalism, Confucianism, and Daoism
This fun, creative, simulation-based lesson is LOVED by my students - they remember it years later! Brush off your acting skills, because you'll have to try your hardest to keep a straight face as you lead students through a role play that they don't even know they're in!
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- Learn key information about and principles of the early Chinese belief systems of Legalism, Confucianism, and Daoism
- Understand how different belief systems helped to stabilize ancient Chinese dynasties and
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7th - 10th
Ramadan Craft and Activities with Eid al-Fitr Lantern Craft - Islamic Holidays
Explore Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr with fun crafts and activities. With a Ramadan lantern craft, 2 informational texts, 4 activities about Ramadan and Eid, and paragraph writing practice, you have everything you need for your students to explore how people celebrate Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr. Build community and cultural identity with this great lesson.Here are some ways you can use this resource:✔ Read about the traditions and meaning of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr✔ Discuss how everyone has unique cultu
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2nd - 4th
Partition of India Lesson Plan Activity: Map, Readings, Project for Imperialism
This fantastic lesson plan on the Partition of India and Pakistan covers the significance of this event along with why it happened, how it resulted in violence, and its long term impact. It's perfect for your World History classroom. A detailed lesson plan helps you to understand exactly how to use all the included activities in the download. It starts you off with a couple options for a warmup and then a short video introduction. Students then receive a 2-page worksheet and mapping activity tha
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7th - 10th
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Impact of Geography on India and South Asia Worksheet
In this 5 page packet, students label a map of the Indian subcontinent, complete a guided reading with graphic organizer, watch a 3 minute Discovery video clip, analyze images, and answer analytical summative writing questions in order to determine the way geography has impacted the development of the Indian subcontinent.Students learn the locations of modern countries in the area as well as the placement and significance of physical features such as the Ganges and Indus Rivers, Himalayas and Hi
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7th - 12th
Ancient China Dynasties
Learn about the five (5) major dynasties (Xia, Shang, Zhou, Qin, & Han) of ancient China as well as the Warring Period with this comprehensive lesson. Learning is accomplished through readings, cloze notes, the playing of a game, and an optional report card assignment.You get...Six readings which explain the highs and lows of each dynasty on record (Xia, Shang, Zhou, Qin, and Han) as well as the Warring Period. Students then have a flip book to complete which comes in two versions - cloze
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4th - 8th
Medieval China Map Activity | Google Classroom | Printable & Digital
Engage all types of learners using maps! This map lesson and assessment focuses on the geography within and around China in the Middle Ages. A digital version is included for use in your Google Classroom. **This resource is part of the World History Map Activities Bundle. TEN map lessons and assessments are included at a 20% discount price! Click here to see all the resources in the bundle and take advantage of the HUGE savings.INCLUDED WITH YOUR PURCHASE:Map Directions: The map directions are d
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5th - 8th
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East Asia Intro Unit BUNDLE | Geography Culture History Modern Issues | Google
An engaging BUNDLE of resources exploring East Asia! The guided lessons are FUN for students & the 5-E teaching model is easy for you to use! Print & interactive, digital versions of the materials are included. Made for traditional in-class learning or digital 1:1 classrooms. Everything you need is included!Your Purchase Includes Google Resources:7 Guided 5-E Slides Lesson5 Fill-in Notes7 Practice Activities Silk Road Game ActivityReview Puzzles: 3 Versions1 History Dilemma Activity5 Int
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6th - 12th
Development of Ancient Korea
Students examine the emergence of Korea as a culture and country throughout history in this interactive lesson. How was Korea impacted by its geography? How has China historically shaped Korea's identity? What elements and achievements have created a distinctly "Korean" identity?Key lesson points include: Significance of geographic featuresThree Kingdoms Period, Shilla Dynasty, Koryo Dynasty, and Chosun DynastyImpact of China, Confucianism and BuddhismArt, Literacy, and King Sejong's Hangul alph
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6th - 11th
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Japanese Internment Source Analysis Lesson
This lesson on Japanese American Internment in WW2 is a fantastic resource to teach students all about this dark period in US History. The lesson provides students important background information to help them understand the lead-up to Japanese internment. This includes sources on California's Alien Land Law and other important events in the years before World War 2.Then, there are a variety of primary sources that students analyze either at stations, in groups, or individually. These include Ex
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: Japanese Internment Lesson Plan Bundle
East Asia Intro Unit BUNDLE | Geography Culture History Modern Issue | Microsoft
An engaging BUNDLE of resources exploring East Asia! The guided lessons are FUN for students & the 5-E teaching model is easy for you to use! Print & interactive, digital versions of the materials are included. Made for traditional in-class learning or digital 1:1 classrooms. Everything you need is included!Your Purchase Includes Microsoft Resources:7 Guided 5-E PowerPoint Lesson5 Fill-in Notes7 Practice Activities Silk Road Game ActivityReview Puzzles: 3 Versions1 History Dilemma Activi
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6th - 12th
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Imperialism - Meiji Restoration - Resisting western imperialism
Resource includes guided notes, powerpoint slides, and stations activity related to the Meiji Restoration. Using the resource, students take guided notes about the background to western imperialism in Japan. Then, students rotate through four stations that all help explain why Japan was able to resist western imperialism during the Meiji Restoration. Each station also focuses on a different type of document. Station 1 is images, Station 2 is graphs/charts, Station 3 is a primary source, and
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7th - 12th
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Emperor Ashoka and the Mauryan Empire
Students examine Ashoka's impact on Ancient India and the Mauryan Dynasty in this complete lesson, which can also be assigned as homework or a sub plan. They begin by reviewing historical context and geography of Ancient India, then learn about the origins of the Mauryan Empire and Ashoka's Edicts, making cross-cultural comparisons to Hammurabi's Code. They examine primary source excerpts from Ashoka's Edicts, then finish by analyzing Ashoka's incorporation of Buddhism in his governance and dete
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7th - 12th
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Lunar New Year Research Project
Updated for 2024Make learning about Lunar New Year and China fun with these engaging, language-building activities! This research project includes low-prep graphic organizers, graphing, art ideas, and writing activities to discuss and learn about the Lunar New Year while meeting social studies standards! Lead your students to discuss theLunar New Year while meeting social studies standards with this science of reading-aligned resource. Here's what you'll get:Graphic organizersRecording sheetsWr
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PreK - 2nd
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Also included in: Research Project Bundle: SPRING Research and Writing Curriculum
Mauryan vs. Gupta Dynasties - Reading and GRAPES chart organizer
Students learn the main points about the Mauryan and Gupta Empires of Ancient India in an accessible and comprehensive reading, then synthesize their knowledge in a GRAPES chart comparing the two dynasties (Geography, Religion, Achievements, Politics, Economy, Society). Complete and thorough teacher answer key provided! This makes a great in-class activity, homework assignment, or sub plan. Ideal preparation or review for AP World History or Global History Regents exams.This resource is great as
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7th - 12th
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May Daily Lesson Plans & Curriculum for Preschool/Pre-K
The May Daily Lesson Plans are geared toward preschoolers/pre-k students (3 to 5 years old) preparing for kindergarten.May's Curriculum Topics/Resources:May Daily Lesson Plans (23 pages/4 weeks)Activities on Pouring and ScoopingTeamwork Patterns Animals Animal Learning Cards Cinco De Mayo Japan, India, Thailand, and China Asian Heritage Month Learning Cards (22 Pages) Cutting Shape Scissors PacketInsect Learning Cards Summer Learning Cards Insect Games (14 pages) Shape of The Month: Pentagon Let
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PreK - K
Buddhism in India: Origins and Beliefs
This worksheet, with complete teacher answer key, can be used as an in-class lesson plan, homework assignment, or sub plan. Students learn about Siddhartha Gautama and the origin story of Buddhism, and analyze Buddhist texts and primary sources (The Four Noble Truths Sermon and The Five Precepts of Buddhism) to learn basic Buddhist beliefs. Students compare/contrast Hinduism to Buddhism, analyze Buddhism's appeal in Ancient India, and finish by completing a fun application activity deciding whet
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8th - 12th
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Draw Me! Lunar New Year Directed Drawing (Chinese New Year)
Let every student in your class feel like an artist while learning about the Lunar (Chinese) New Year. Our Draw Me! Directed Drawings are a great way to engage students while enhancing your social studies units! Not only are they a wonderful creative opportunity, but they are also helpful in teaching students listening skills and reinforcing following directions. This resource will allow students to read a short biography and complete a Directed Drawing of a New Year's Dragon. Additional
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K - 6th
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Also included in: Ancient China CKLA BUNDLE
Japan's Childrens Day Carp Kite
 Japan's Children's Day
On May 5th in Japan, Children's Day is celebrated. This festival used to be Boy's Day, but now it is a holiday to celebrate every child being happy. However, for most people, May 5th is a day to
pray for the health and happiness of their sons.
On this day, the sky is crowded with carp kites called koi nobori. Koi means carp, a kind of fish. Our’s will be made of paper. It will be shaped like a fish in the spirit of an old legend about a carp fish that swims upstream a
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4th - 9th
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