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Students hear about global issues every day through a variety of media. Understanding those issues though is often a difficult and complicated task. This lesson provides a framework for discussion of Korea to help students understand the history of a divided nation and become more knowledgeable in their analysis of current news issues. Through the use of Web sites, streamed video, and print resources, students will develop an understanding of Korea's history, describe the causes and results of its division, and grow aware of current political issues.
Grade Level: 7-8
Time Allotment: 4-5 45 minute class periods
Subject Matter: World History/Current Events
Students Will
Identify North and South Korea on a map.
Identify the countries and bodies of water surrounding Korea.
Describe the history of Korea.
Compare the government and economies of North and South Korea.
Describe the major conflicts and challenges of North Korea.
National Standards for United States and World History (5-12)
http://www.sscnet.ucla.edu/nchs/standards/
STANDARD 1: The student thinks chronologically:
F. Reconstruct patterns of historical succession and duration in which historical developments have unfolded, and apply them to explain historical continuity and change.
STANDARD 5: The student engages in historical issues-analysis and decision-making:
E. Formulate a position or course of action on an issue by identifying the nature of the problem, analyzing the underlying factors contributing to the problem, and choosing a plausible solution from a choice of carefully evaluated options.
Standards for the English Language Arts
National Council of Teachers of English
http://www.ncte.org/about/over/standards/110846.htm
4. Students adjust their use of spoken, written, and visual language (e.g., conventions, style, vocabulary) to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences and for different purposes.
7. Students conduct research on issues and interests by generating ideas and questions, and by posing problems. They gather, evaluate, and synthesize data from a variety of sources (e.g., print and non-print texts, artifacts, people) to communicate their discoveries in ways that suit their purpose and audience.
8. Students use a variety of technological and information resources (e.g., libraries, databases, computer networks, video) to gather and synthesize information and to create and communicate knowledge.
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