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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Intolerable Acts

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners examine the implications of North Korea's nuclear testing. They develop a K-W-L chart, read an article, write questions, conduct research on their self-generated questions, and create an exhibit of their findings.
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Primary
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars

Wilson Center: Modern Korean History Portal

For Students 9th - 10th
If you are interested in learning more about Korea this website includes resources to do just that!
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Primary
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars

Wilson Center: North Korean Nuclear History

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of primary source documents that explore North Korea's nuclear history.
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Website
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: One Party

For Students 9th - 10th
This video segment from Wide Angle describes the communist Workers' Party of Korea, the ruling party of North Korea.
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Website
China State Council Information Office and the China International Publishing Group

China News: Scholars Take Stock of the Korean War

For Students 9th - 10th
If you are looking for a different perspective on the Korean War, this will work for you. This State Run site gives us the viewpoint of the Chinese and the North Koreans on the war. This is a good site to see how the other side of the...
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Website
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Wide Angle: All for One

For Students 9th - 10th
In this short video, students learn about the influence of the communist values of the Worker's Party on North Korean society as it affects one family in the capital of Pyongyang. [3:07]
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Website
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Wide Angle: Arduous March

For Students 9th - 10th
Wide Angle video about the Arduous March in the 1990s and one family's experience during this period of hardship and famine in recent North Korean history. [2:18]
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Handout
Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: North Korea

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of North Korea, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
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Handout
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Korean War

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the main events of the Korean War.
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Lesson Plan
Other

Teaching Social Responsibility: Teachable Moment: North Korea

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This resource provides case studies, discussion questions, and a group activity about the on-going crisis between the United States and North Korea. Students will learn about all of the treaties and compromises made over the past few...
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Website
Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The Korean War

For Students 5th - 8th
A quick overview of the Korean War, its causes, outcome, and its role in the Cold War.