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Standards	Pre K-4	Grades 5-8	Grades 9-12
6.1 Causes & Effects in Human Societies
6.2 Uses of Evidence and Data
6.3 Analyzing Knowledge			(c). Unit: Asia Through a Glass Darkly Stereotypes of Asians in Western literature. At Ask Asia.
6.4 Historical Connections	(a),(c) China Fair Developed by UVM ASOP participants. The unit acquaints students with the Shang Dynasty of China and lead them to research on other Chinese dynasties and inventions. Unit also addresses 6.4c, 6.7d/e, 1.15 a/c/d, 1.19, 1.20	(ddd) Vermont Standards-based Unit: Ancient China The first part of the unit allows students to explore and discover information about an ancient civilization that was unearthed in the mid-1950s. The second part of the unit allows students to expand their knowledge of ancient civiliations by researching and comparing Chinese dynasties. Also addresses standards 6.4c/dd, 6.5 a/c, 6.7bb, 1.18, 1.20, 2.1, 3.7. (c), (dd)Unit: Medieval China Unit developed by teachers who participated in a three-year professional development program.http://www.intrnet.csupomona.edu/~inch Also aligns with 6.4dd, 6.13aa (dd)California State Polytechnic University Unit: Economics of New Imperialism Also aligns with 6.19d. See complete info for California State Polytechnic University. (dd) China: 5,000 Years. An online art exhibit that includes major archaeological discoveries from the Neolithic period to the present. Also addresses standard 5.25 (dd) National Center for History Unit: Emperor Ashoka of India: What Makes a Ruler Legitimate? Third century B.C.E ruler who attempted to use moral persuasion rather than sheer force to rule. Recommended for grades 7-12. Available for loan from UVM ASOP and for purchase from NCH web. (dd) SPICE Unit: Castle Tokugawa Japan Intro to Feudal Japan, castles and towns. Click for SPICE information.	(ddd) Unit: Gandhi and Mao: A Comparison of Two 20th Century Leaders. National Center for History unit aligned to national standards. Available for a fee. Information on how to order can be found on the National Center for History site. SPICE Units The SPICE units listed below are available for a fee through Stanford University's SPICE program. For more information call 1-800-578-1114. Understanding Vietnam in the 21st Century: Political, Economic and Security Issues in the Asia/Pacific Region Understanding China in the 21st Century: Political, Economic and Security Issues in the Asia/Pacific Region China and the World in 2010: An Introduction to Futures studies Choices in International Conflict Students role play as members of an international tribunal to help resolve the conflict of ownership that still exists between Russia and Japan of islands north of Japan. Understanding China in the 21st Century The Gate of Heavenly Peace web site provides information of the film that explored the Tiananmen Square Protests, articles, essays and book excerpts containing analysis and interpretation of the protests, original source documents, video and audio clips, posters, photographs and artwork.
6.5 Traditional and Social Histories		(a) Unit: Ancient China	(c) National Center for History Unit: Women at the Heart of War, 1939-1945 Introduction to Chinese, Russian, British, German and American war sources. Students reflect on ethical war time dilemmas. Available for a fee at the NCH website.
6.6 Being a Historian		(c) American Memory Library of Congress 1800 photographs from around the world.	(c) SPICE Unit: Episodes in the History of U.S.-Japan Relations: Case Studies of Conflict, Conflict Management and Resolution. Available for a fee at SPICE website.
6.7 Geographical Knowledge		Asia Society Visible Traces Units: (Available for a fee at Ask Asia website) (a) Mapping Perceptions Lesson (bb) Building an Empire Lesson The following are Vermont Standards-based Units available for loan from ASOP: (b) A Visit to Japan  (Also see 6.13a) (d)(e) China Fair (Also see 6.4) (e) Diversity & Unity (Also see 6.14) (aa) One World for Us All A unit on sustainability that compares and contrasts environmental issues in China with the U.S. Unit also addresses standards: 6.7 dd/e; 2.1 b/c/d; 2.2aa/bb/cc; 2.6; 7.6; 7.9 aa/cc; 7.13 cc; 7.15 ee. (bb) Ancient China (dd) One World for Us All
6.8 Movements and Settlements		(aa) Lesson Plan: Port of Entry Available at the American Memory Library of Congress website.
6.10 Types of Government			(aaa) The Gate of Heavenly Peace (also under 6.4ddd) (bbb) Webquest: China: Roots of the Revolution What are the roots of revolution? To what extent are revolutionary ideals a departure from the old ways? To what extent are they a continuation? See website for more info.
6.12 Human Rights			(bb) The Gate of Heavenly Peace (see 6.4ddd)
6.13 Concepts of Culture	Asia Society Visible Traces Units: (Available for a fee at Ask Asia website) a. Expressing the Self Through Word and Image b. Creating Characters Lesson	Asia Society Visible Traces Units: (Available for a fee at Ask Asia website) (aa): The Power of Image Expressing the Self Through Word and Image (bb): Woodblock Printing Writing Timelines
	Vermont Standards-based Units: *Available from ASOP* a. A Visit to Japan Created by a UVM ASOP participant. Students are introduced to very basic facts regarding the geography of Japan. Main focus is for students to develop an awareness and appreciation for Japanese culture. Also addresses standards 6.7b; 1.1a/e; 1.13 b/c; 3.3. a. LonPoPo (more info under 6.18a) a. Folktales from Japan (more info under 6.18a)	California State Polytechnic University/National Endowment for the Humanities Project Units: (More info available at CSPU website) aa. China Through the Arts Unit: Medieval China Also aligns with 6.4 c/dd bb. Literature of China and India
		SPICE Units: (see more info for SPICE) aa. Demystifying Chinese Language Compliments ancient civilization units and world culture studies bb. Religion in Japan bb. A Look at Cultural Transmission
	a. Virtual Classroom: Website created with students about how children in Russia, Thailand and the U.S. live and learn.	aa. Webquest: Samurai's Tale (Also addresses 1.7b/c; 1.20; 1.15f; 6.4dd)
6.14 Forces of Unity and Disunity	a.Vermont Standards-based Unit: Diversity & Unity	a.Vermont Standards-based Units: Diversity & Unity Diversity is exemplified by China's 56 ethnic nationalities.Students will look briefly at the Han majority and then investigate several other Chinese nationality groups. Several unifying characteristics, such as language, use of chopsticks and money will also be investigated. Developed by an UVM ASOP participant Also addresses standards: 6.7e; 6.16a; 1.3c; 1.13c; 2.6; 2.11. Available through ASOP website. Asia Society Visible Traces Units: Available at AskAsia for fee. b. Discovering Pictographs b. Exploring Multiple Language Use	b. Asia Society Unit: Visible Traces. Discovering Pictographs and Exploring Multiple Language Use lesson plans. Unit available for a fee. http://www.askasia.org
6.15 Knowledge of Economic Principles
6.16 Impact of Economic Systems		Vermont Standards-based Units: *Available from ASOP* a. Diversity & Unity c,d,e.From Moth to Cloth A science, math and social studies integrated unit on the history of silk and the trade system that developed as a result. Also addresses standards: 1.15 a/b/c/d; 1.20; 2.14 a/b/c; 3.14 b/c; 6.16 d/e; 6.4 dd; 7.13 aa/bb; 7.16 aa/cc.	bb. SPICE Unit: Hong Kong in Transition. See SPICE info. c. The National Center for History unit:The People's Republic of China: Who Should Own the Land? Aligned with national standards. Available by purchase at NCH website.
6.17 Governments and Resources			(bb) California State Polytechnic University Unit: Economics of New Imperialism. Developed by teachers who participated in a 3 year professional development program. Unit also addresses standard 6.19g http://www.intranet.csupomona.edu/~inch
6.18 Nature of Conflict	Vermont Standards-based Units: *Available from ASOP* a.Lon Po Po This literature-based unit provides students with opportunties to compare Little Red Riding Hood with the Chinese and Korean versions, Lon Po Po and The Sun Girl and the Moon Boy, respectively. Addresses standards: 5.28a; 6.13a; 1.14 b/d/e. a. Folktales from Japan Throughout the unit, students will read, hear and discuss Japanese folktales.They will identify cultural elements in the stories and record a list of those elements around the classroom. They will also make maps of Japan and indicate possible settings for the stories. Addresses standards: 5.13a; 6.13a; 1.3c; 1.14e; 3.10; 3.3.
6.19 Identify and Interdepence			g. The Gate of Heavenly Peace website (See info under 6.4ddd) http://www.nmis.org/Gate/