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Lesson Plan Library

Free Lesson Plans for Teachers

WHDE offers a set of free resources for teachers to help students better understand Korea. The lesson plans cover a variety of topics including geography, religion, economic development, culture, history, and the Korean War. Search our archive of lessons plans by topic, skill or grade level. You can find more teaching resources on the Korean War on the Korean War Legacy Foundation website. Visit teachingaboutnorthkorea.org to find lesson plans and activities for teaching about North Korea.

 
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To What Extent Was the Korean Economic Miracle a Miracle?

What is the future for the South Korean economy?

Students will analyze changes to the Korean economy that have occurred since the end of the Korean War. This lesson follows an Inquiry Design Model with three supporting questions that take students through exploring multiple types of stimulus to answer: To What Extent is the Korean Economic Miracle a Miracle? The summative argument includes a rubric and examples of how students can demonstrate their learning. Examples are also provided for students to extend their learning and to take action.

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Author: Jeremiah Rush

Grades: Middle (6-8)

Time: 3-4 (45 minute periods)

Participation Year: Fellowship 2024

Skills: Analysis

Topics: Geography

Where is South Korea?

Students will use a classroom globe, map, and compass rose to identify where South Korea is in relation to the United States. Students will study characteristics of S. Korea on a map.

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PDFWord

Author: Jeanna Karb

Grades: 4-5

Time: Two 30-minute sessions

Participation Year: Fellowship 2018

Skills: Map Skills

Topics: Geography

Why is Joseon Korea known as the Hermit Kingdom?

Why is Joseon Korea known as the Hermit Kingdom?

This lesson explores how the Joseon Dynasty of Korea responded to external influences over its 500-year history. Students will examine key moments such as the tributary relationship with China, the Japanese invasions during the Imjin War, and the pressures of Western imperialism in the 19th century. Through primary and secondary source analysis and group discussions, students will understand how Korea balanced foreign relations with its Confucian values and isolationist policies, shaping its identity as the “Hermit Kingdom.” The lesson concludes by considering the lasting impact of these external interactions on Korean society.

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PDFWord

Author: Wesley Hedgepeth

Grades: Secondary (9-12)

Time: 75-90 minutes

Participation Year: Fellowship 2024

Skills: Analysis

Topics: Geography, World History

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