Asia - General

Karen Nunan and Helen Hall
Australia and Asia in world affairs: Introduction to Asia
http://education.qld.gov.au/tal/tips/02070.html

 

 Wondering Eye Photography
http://www.thewonderingeye.co.uk/default.asp
This site features high-quality photographs from over twenty countries
around the world, mostly in Asia and South America. There are
particularly large collections of images from Cambodia, Vietnam, Myanmar
and Laos and they feature both local people and the usual sites. There
are also a few stories from their travels to supplement the photos.

Asian Cities Webquest
http://www.eliz.tased.edu.au/acwq/index.htm
This webquest enables students to study selected cities in South Asia, South
East Asia and East Asia in order to answer the focus question: Are Asian
cities monsters or boomers?

http://www.pbs.org/teachersource/mathline/concepts/asia/activity2.shtm

 

http://www.pbs.org/teachersource/mathline/concepts/asia/activity3.shtm

 

Ask Asia Lesson Plans
A collection of lesson plans dealing with Asian countries and culture - India, Vietnam, Japan, Indonesia, China, Korea, Taiwan

Asia EdNet
http://www.curriculum.edu.au/accessasia/network/
Take a look at the new look Asia EdNet website which is now live. As well as the new look and feel of the site, there are some new features which enhance its usefulness. Asia EdNet is a national collaborative project for all educators interested in studies of Asia and Asian languages. Asia EdNet offers educators:
-a self-paced online tutorial that helps you use new technologies creatively and critically
-a free email-based discussion group that lets you share resources and ideas with peers
- regular guest experts who share their knowledge and experience
- a directory of evaluated online resources
- a regular newsletter to help you stay informed and up-to-date
The Asia EdNet project is funded by the Australian Government through the Department of Education, Science and Training, and is jointly managed by the Asia Education Foundation and Curriculum Corporation.

http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/

http://www.countrywatch.com/

http://www.vicnet.net.au/vicnet/COUNTRY/malay.htm

http://www.loc.gov/rr/international/portals.html

http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/north_east_asia/north_korea/

http://mel.lib.mi.us/reference/REF-geomaps.html

http://www.atozteacherstuff.com/lessons/AsiaMapPuzzle.shtml

Subject: Social Science    ID: 24543
Title: Downloadable Images & Maps of Asia
Description: This is a comprehensive collection of maps of Asian countries and regions. These are excellent when looking into the political and geographical nature of this region. There are also some excellent drawings by young Asian students who say more than words could ever say via their interpretations of life in their respective countries. The collection of photographs is also an excellent source of insight into the lives of people groups in this region.
Rating: ****
Level: Ideal for all year levels  On the web

Subject: Social Science    ID: 24936
Title: Mr Dowling’s Electronic Passport    
Description: You can find here an excellent collection of units of work dealing with all aspects of history and geography.  Topics include time and space, pre-history, Mesopotamia, ancient Egypt, Western religions, the Crusades, conflicts in the Middle East, colonial Africa, India to the Himalayas, China, Chinese history, South-East Asia, Japan, ancient Greece, Rome, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, the Enlightenment, the World Wars, Russia and Communism, Europe today, Canada, the Caribbean, Mexico in Central America, and South America.
Rating: ***
Level: Ideal for year levels 5-11  On the web

Subject: Social Science    ID: 24924
Title: Geography of Singapore 
Description: This site provides a good insight into geographical issues from around the world but from an Asian perspective. There are plenty of discussion topics as well as links to useful web sites, up-to-date news and information on both physical and human geography.
Rating: **
Level: Ideal for year levels 7-12  On the web

http://educate.si.edu/migrations/tiers/people/popindi.html

http://www.pbs.org/teachersource/mathline/concepts/asia/activity3.shtm

http://www.pbs.org/teachersource/mathline/concepts/asia/activity2.shtm

http://www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5236.html

http://www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-7791.html

http://www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-8455.html

http://askeric.org/cgi-bin/printlessons.cgi/Virtual/Lessons/Presentations/CHL0221a_files/slide0014.htm

http://askeric.org/cgi-bin/printlessons.cgi/Virtual/Lessons/Social_Studies/Geography/GGR0004.html