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National Consortium for Teaching about Asia (NCTA) Classroom Materials Descriptions
Along the Silk Road $74.95 – Middle School to Secondary
This unit was adapted from two previous units, SPICE’s Along the Silk Road (1993) and Silk Road
Encounters (2001) published by the Silk Road Project and the Asia Society. The “Silk Road” refers to a
series of routes that crisscrossed Eurasia from the first millennium BCE through the middle of the second
millennium CE. Each lesson focuses on a specific aspect of the Silk Road, from language to art to music.
While a lesson can be taught in isolation, it is suggested that lessons be taught in the order they appear,
as later lessons build on earlier ones. There are eight lessons. Lesson One introduces students to the
geography of the Silk Road. Lesson Two examines the history of the Silk Road. Lesson Three focuses on
the different languages and the communication challenges of traders and travelers. Lesson Four
introduces the dynamics of trade. Lesson Five introduces the major belief systems (religions and
philosophies) and their tenets. Lessons Six and Seven look at art and music. Lesson Eight investigates
the topic of migration over three time periods. This unit includes a CD of audio files, images, maps,
transparencies, and video files. 2006.
Choices in International Conflict: With a Focus on Security Issues in Asia $31.95 – Secondary to
Community College
This curriculum unit spans a large part of Asia with its lessons relating to military buildup, political policy,
and security issues. Relevant to the study of China is Lesson Three, “The 1996 Taiwan Strait Crisis.”
This lesson alone includes nine handouts, four editorials, four political cartoons, a transparency, and
materials to prepare the teacher for the lesson. Relevant to the study of Japan is Lesson One, “The U.S.-
Japan Security Alliance,” Lesson Two, “U.S. Military Bases in Okinawa,” and Lesson Six, “The Russo-
Japanese “Northern Territories” Dispute.” One lesson focuses on the Korean peninsula, and there is one
lesson on Cambodia. Each lesson incorporates handouts, transparencies, political cartoons, reprints of
editorials, and materials for the teacher. 1998.
Contagion in the East: A Look at the 1997-98 Asian Financial Crisis $25.95 – Upper Secondary to
Community College
This three-lesson unit will introduce students to a handful of economic basics and help them understand
East Asian emerging economies and the IMF. How do economic fluctuations in Asia affect us all? 2000.
Feeding a Hungry World: Focus on Rice in Asia and the Pacific $64.95 – Middle School to
Community College
This comprehensive curriculum unit explores the cultural, economic, environmental, and political aspects
of rice production in Asia. While no lesson focuses specifically on China, China is well-represented in
almost every lesson. Lessons include “Biodiversity in Rice Production,” “Rice Policy and the Stages of
Agricultural Development,” and “Population Growth and Rice.” Incorporates a wealth of handouts and
resources. 1995.
Geography and the Human Experience $44.95 – Middle School to Secondary
This unit introduces students to a broad range of topics and activities that are essential to the study of
geography. These issues include map analysis and comparison, migration and perceptions of region,
interactions between humans and the environment and their implications, urban growth and energy
consumption, political divisions of the earth, and economic interdependence around the world.
Throughout this unit, students refer to and use a mapmaking tool on the Internet that allows them to
select myriad geographical information to create their own maps. Students also learn about geographical
issues around the world through case studies from 12 countries including several on East Asia. 2004.
Mapping Asia $21.95 – Middle School to Secondary
This curriculum unit has been designed to serve two major functions: to teach about the basic physical
and political geography of Asia, and to review fundamental geographical concepts and vocabulary in an
Asian context. Includes handouts, worksheets with answer keys, pages which are suitable for making
transparencies, teaching guides, and appendices. Lessons include “About Climate,” “What is Asia,” and
Learning the Physiographic Features of Asia.” 1994.
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