Columbia University
Columbia University: East Asia for Educators
How to analyze the spatial organization of people, places, and environments on the earth's surface.
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Columbia University: East Asia in Geographic Perspective: Standard 4
Physical and Human Characteristics of Places
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Columbia University: East Asia in Geographic Perspective
People create regions to interpret earth's complexity
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Columbia University: East Asia in Geographic Perspective
How culture and experience influence people's perceptions of places and regions
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Columbia University: East Asia in Geographic Perspective
Physical Processes That Shape the Patterns of Earth's Surface
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Columbia University: Characteristics and Spatial Distribution of Ecosystems
An understanding of the geography of East Asia - its land, water, people, agriculture, and why we call it "East Asia" - is crucial to understanding the history, civilization, and contemporary events in East Asia and the world. In this...
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Columbia University: East Asia in Geographic Perspective: Standard 9
The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on earth's surface
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Columbia University: East Asia in Geographic Perspective
The characteristics, distribution, and complexity of earth's cultural mosaics
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Columbia University: East Asia Geographic Perspective: Standard 11
The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on earth's surface
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Columbia University: East Asia in Geographic Perspective
Process, Patterns, and Functions of Human Settlement
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Columbia University: East Asia in Geographic Perspective
How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of earth's surface.
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Columbia University: East Asia in Geographic Perspective:standard 14
Human actions that modify the physical environment
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: International Relations of East Asia
Pre-Cold War through the events of September 11, 2001, delve into the international relationships of the powers that make up East Asia. Utilize these suggestions of readings and possible assignments or discussion starters.
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Mit: Open Course Ware: East Asia in the World
Drawing attention to relationships between East Asian countries and the rest of the world enhance lessons by introducing some of the resources mentioned.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: East Asia in the World
Drawing attention to relationships between East Asian countries and the rest of the world enhance lessons by introducing some of the resources mentioned.
Other
Elon University: Heian and Kamakura Period Facts and Information
This site presents a variety of facts about the Heian and Kamakura periods in Japanese history.
Other
East Meets West: Henry David Thoreau
This resource describes the influence of East Asian thought on Henry David Thoreau, including the cornerstone of Vedic thought, the "Bhagavad Gita."
National Earth Science Teachers Association
Windows to the Universe: Hou Ji
Find out more about Hou Ji by using this website. "After bringing the knowledge of agriculture to the Chinese, Hou Ji was worshiped as a god of the Earth or god of cereals."
Other
Japan guide.com: The Muromachi Period
This site gives a brief basic overview of political rule in the Muromachi period.
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Mongolia
BBC News provides a general overview of the landlocked East Asian country of Mongolia. Focus is on history, country facts, leaders, and media. Provides links to a timeline of key events and recent news articles.
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Taiwan
BBC News features a general overview of the East Asian country of Taiwan. Focus is on history, country facts, leaders, and media. Provides links to a timeline of key events and recent news articles.
Science Struck
Science Struck: A Complete List of All the Countries in Asia
Lists the 49 countries in Asia and their capitals, organized by geographical region.
Other
Eu: The Culture of Zen During the Ashikaga Shogunate
This in-depth site describes the role of Zen in the Ashikaga Shogunate thoroughly and describes many of the Shoguns' close relationships to Zen.
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Columbia University: East Asia in Geographic Perspective
Humans have a great capacity to accommodate to changes in physical environments. Flood, drought, and even global warming lead pragmatic peasants and farmers to assess current ways of operating and seek ways to maximize production....