Korea: Lessons for High School Social Studies Courses

This collection of lesson plans serves as an introduction for students to Korea’s distinctive historical and cultural legacy. It is organized thematically into 12 lesson plans for the convenience of teachers who are interested in incorporating lessons on Korea into their social studies classes. The book contains chapters on history, geography, economic development, Japanese occupation of Korea, Korean War, Korean women, the two Koreas, Koreans abroad and modernization of Seoul. In addition to photographic materials that enhance the content of each lesson, the book has a reference section including a world chronological table, a list of Internet sites, and a bibliography of resources.