HWC Day 53 - Comparing North & South Korea

Objective:  Identify significant events in the history of Korea. Compare and contrast contemporary North and South Korea.

Task:    Anyoung haseyo!  Today, we'll continue our consideration of East Asia with a comparison of North and South Korea.  First, we'll develop a timeline of significant events in the history of the Korean peninsula.  Then, you'll research contemporary North and South Korea and complete "Defining Korea."

Upcoming Due Dates:

• Friday, April 21 - "Top 10 Things to Know About Korea" & documentary discussion - post reflection before class
• Monday, April 24 - Unit 5 Test
• Monday, April 24 - Unit 5 SJSs & Unit 5 PDPs due on class blog

Extending class discussion:

• "South Korea: Country Profile" (BBC)
• "North Korea: Country Profile" (BBC)
• "For China, Japan, & South Korea, Just Meeting is an Accomplishment" (Weekend Edition Saturday, 10/31/2015)
• "History by Fiat?  South Korea's Park Pushes Conservative Schoolbooks" (Christian Science Monitor, 11/1/2015)
• "Even the Planes Stop Flying for South Korea's National Exam Day" (All Things Considered, NPR, 11/12/2015)