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National Consortium for Teaching about Asia (NCTA) Classroom Materials Descriptions
Japanese Radio Exercises $19.95 – Middle School to Secondary
In post-war Japan, exercise programs broadcast on the radio became a popular way to boost public
morale. This unit will allow your students to participate in real Japanese Radio Exercises, learning useful
information about the Japanese language and culture in the process. 1996.
Rabbit in the Moon: Folktales from China and Japan $44.95 – Elementary
This teaching unit consists of eight folktales from China and Japan, skill-development exercises, and
follow-up activities. It is easily adaptable to a large range of age levels and abilities. It can be used in
several curriculum areas, including social studies, multicultural studies, and language arts and literature.
Chinese and Japanese folktales illustrate the similarities and differences in the human experience over
time and space. Students will explore timeless values and understand how those values are expressed
through culture. Includes 51 slides. 1995.
Religion in Japan and a Look at Cultural Transmission $39.95 – Middle School to Secondary
A study of world history and culture is not complete without a study of the historic roots and practice of
Buddhism and an exploration of belief systems such as Shinto. This curriculum unit uses individual and
small group activities to teach students about these world religions in a Japanese context. Students will
think about the concept of "sacred" and see how different cultures transmit its meanings over time.
Includes 34 slides. 1990.
The Social Fabric of Japan: Case Studies of Selected Minority Groups $29.95 – Secondary to
Community College
How and why does ethnic diversity exist? How has it molded the individual and collective identities of
minority groups in Japan? How are issues of identity in Japan similar to or different from those in the
United States? This unit presents case studies of the Burakumin, Ainu, Okinawan, and Korean minority
groups. By engaging in different activities, students will explore and evaluate the social fabric of Japan.
2000.
The Media in U.S.-Japan Relations: A Look at Stereotypes $54.95 – Middle School to Community
College
How do the U.S. and Japan portray each other in the media? How did the children's story Little Black
Sambo affect perceptions when it traveled to Japan during the U.S. occupation following WWII? How do
words and images in films contribute to the formation of stereotypes? Engaging activities using both
historic and contemporary images explore the role of bias and stereotyping in shaping relations between
two countries, such as the U.S. and Japan. Includes videotape. 1994.
Korea:
Understanding the Korean Peninsula in the 21 st Century: Political, Economic, and Security Issues
in the Asia / Pacific Region $49.95 – Secondary
What opportunities and challenges does the 21 st century hold for the Korean Peninsula? Activities on the
Japanese colonization of the Korean Peninsula and the Korean War set the historical context for an
examination of this question. Seven lessons engage students in a news conference on the Korean
Peninsula’s current political situation; a role-play that introduces the Korean Peninsula’s economic
situation; a peace conference; an examination of civil rights and Korean residents in Japan; and a
consideration of scenarios for Korean reunification.1999.
General Asia:
Along the Silk Road: People, Interaction and Cultural Exchange $54.95 – Middle School to
Secondary
Designed especially for world history, geography, and world culture classes, this unit presents the rich
and colorful history of the Silk Road through people like Marco Polo and Xuan Zang who lived and
traveled along its trade routes. This publication uses many primary source materials and encourages
active student participation through drama, reader's theater, art activities, and games. An adaptation of
the popular cross-cultural simulation “Heelotia” is included, as is a videotape. 1993.
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