Curated OER
Country: Korea
Pupils inspect Korea's geography, climate, history, and culture. They practice writing Korean numbers and review information about the Korean War and the division of the country into north and south. They label and color a map of South...
Curated OER
"Selling Seoul"
Students research the economy of Korea and work in a small group in order to reach decisions about aspects of the information found. They conduct class discussion about how people live in Korea and what is considered an acceptable...
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: South Korea
Presents a travel guide and country profile for South Korea including a background overview and numerous links to comprehensive information on the country's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, tourism,...
Read Works
Read Works: A Big Birthday Celebration
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the Lotus Lantern Festival celebrating Buddha's birthday. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Other
Asia Education Foundation: For Students
This website from Curriculum Corporation provides a link to a virtual tour of Korea. Also, learn some Korean words and numbers, among other activities.
Danuta Bois
Distinguished Women of Past and Present: Florence Griffith Joyner
This entry profiles the late Florence Griffith Joyner (1959-1998), affectionately known simply as FloJo, the track athlete who won gold and silver medals at the 1988 Summer Olympic Games.