Cambodia Lesson Plans - LessonCorner

1. Unit Page 3
...ll. Then state that the United States' wanted other countries to be strong enough that if one country fell the other would not fall. To demonstrate this, place hand behind one so others will not fall. The countries, that the United States was afraid of falling to communism, were Philippines, Japan, Cambodia, Thailand (can point these out on a map). Then mention that the United States felt that if these countries fell then the whole world might fall to communism. Then continue by talking about the French involvement in Vietnam and how the United States became involved due to the French. Materials: map,...

2. Cambodian New Year Mini-Unit
Mini-Unit Subtopic: Cambodian New Year Grade Level: 2nd-4th Author: Kathy Moss Background: Cambodia is a country located in South-East Asia. On some maps it is referred to by its former name, Kampuchea (kam-poo-CHEE-uh). It is mostly flat land with a few mountains on the southern border. Some of the countries surrounding Cambod...

3. Rama Overview
...I. Southeast Asian provide an opportunity for expression of local cultural Variants: identity. As a living tradition portraying the human condition, the epic reflects the languages, customs, cultures, history, religion, social, economic, and Thailand political values throughout Southeast Asia. Laos Cambodia The legend of Rama as an individual who established human Indonesia values in society can be seen and heard in Thailand, Laos, Malaysia Cambodia, Malaysia, and Indonesia. The hero is willing to give up everything no matter the cost to preserve the Developing the integrity of his kingdom. He dedicate...

4. Crossroads: Middle School Unit XI How and why did the Vietnam War divide Americans?
...r and Kennedy 1964 Gulf of Tonkin Resolution 1965 President Johnson sends combat troops United States 1965 bombing of North Vietnam Tet Offensive by Viet Cong; President 1968 Johnson's decision not to run for a second term President Nixon begins troop 1969 withdrawals and secret bombing of Laos and Cambodia President Nixon 1970 sends troops to Cambodia 1971 Pentagon papers case Peace talks 1972 between United States and North Vietnam 1972 Christmas bombing of North Vietnam 1973 Withdrawal of U.S. troops completed South Vietnam 1975 falls to North Vietnam Students should learn about the most controversi...

5. Vietnam Map Experience
...raska. Students will be using modern technology to look at cultural as well as physical differences and characteristics. Grade Level Established Goals (Learning Objectives) Grades Students will have an understanding of the physical characteristics of the country of Vietnam and the way that Laos and Cambodia played a part in the Vietnam War. Students will compare and contrast Vietnam to Nebraska looking at physical geography as well as cultural characteristics. Students will become familiar with the program and resources available through Google Earth and other internet resources. Duration Understanding...

6. The Vietnam War: Geopolitical map and US Involvement
Lesson Plan Teacher: Mentor: Katherine Samantha Haworth Krinhop Subject: The Vietnam War Lesson Title: The Vietnam War: Geopolitical map and US Involvement Objectives: To identify the important geographic and political locations on a map of Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia, Continue notes over Vietnam War and US involvement TEKS TEKSHISTUS 113.32 c25C TEKSHISTUS 113.32 c6E TEKSHISTUS 113.32 c9B Materials: Provide Atlas and text book to locate items Motivation: for map Power activity, point blank white pictures paper, list over the of map lecture locations, material tr...

7. Art Around the World Art Around the World
...that, like archaeologists or art historians, they are going to investigate and create a "museum exhibit" showing the art of a particular culture. Divide the class into small groups, and give the groups time to research and chose a particular culture. Examples: Ancient Greece, Ancient China, Navajo, Cambodia, Maya, Byzantium. 2. Distribute to students a copy of the Map of the World. On the world map, have students color in the area of their culture and post a label including the name of the culture and its date range. 3. Students then create their exhibit by choosing artifacts and artworks which they fe...

8. Cambodia's Quest for Justice
...on Plan Are Arrested Archive By THOMAS FULLER News Snapshot Issues in Depth (Go to Article.) On This Day in History Crossword Puzzle Get Our Lessons By E-mailPrinter-friendly Version Campus Weblines Education News Newspaper in Education (NIE) Teacher Wednesday, November 14, 2007 Resources Classroom Cambodia's Quest for Justice Subscriptions Learning about the Legacy of the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia _ Author(s) Annissa Hambouz, The New York Times Learning Network Student Javaid Khan, The Bank Street College of Education in New York City Connections News Summaries Grades: 6-8, 9-12 Daily News Quiz Subjects...

9. Art Around the World
...that, like archaeologists or art historians, they are going to investigate and create a "museum exhibit" showing the art of a particular culture. Divide the class into small groups, and give the groups time to research and chose a particular culture. Examples: Ancient Greece, Ancient China, Navajo, Cambodia, Maya, Byzantium. 2. Distribute to students a copy of a world map. (You can download and/or print and copy the map provided at Education Place if you don't have one available.) On the world map, have students color in the area of their culture and post a label including the name of the culture and i...

10. Mekong Lesson 9/20/01
...ng on the Mekong themes River Mekong River Indo-China River Pictures of the Mekong River Level: Grades 3-5 Time: Three 45 minute periods Introduction: The Mekong is the twelfth longest river in the world. It begins in the high plateau of Eastern Tibet and flows through China, Burma, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam. Many European explorers traveled along or across the Mekong. What is the pathway of the Mekong? What does the landscape look like from the source to the mouth of the Mekong? In this lesson, students will have a chance to explore the region that the Mekong flows, its pathway, the landsc...