Understanding the DMZ and the Korean War
In this two-day lesson, 11th-grade students explore the essential question: How does the legacy of the Korean War shape the relationship between North and South Korea today?
Students will engage with multimedia resources and work in small groups to research key aspects of the war and the DMZ and share their findings in presentations. On the second day, they create visual or multimedia projects that illustrate contemporary North-South relations, followed by a gallery walk to showcase their work.
The lesson promotes critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration while aligning with standards for historical analysis and inquiry skills.
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.
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