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Additional Lessons 1 - 10 of 168 for Taiwan
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1. Taiwan on Shaky Ground
Overview of Lesson Plan: In this lesson, students work in groups to examine how various elements of Taiwan's infrastructure were affected in the September 21, 1999 earthquake by analyzing a number of newspaper articles on the quake and its aftermath. Author(s): Alison Zimbalist, The New York Times Learning Network Suggested Time Allowance: 45 minutes- 1 hour Objectives: Students will: 1. Brainstorm how differen...
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Grade Level: 6-12
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2. World Trade: It's for Nebraska
...China Trade Mission Nebraska Governor Mike Johanns: On November 10th, I will embark on a trade mission to China and Hong Kong to explore trade opportunities for Nebraska agriculture and industry. As you may know, this is my second overseas trade mission as Governor. This past spring, I traveled to Taiwan and Japan to meet with government and industry representatives from both countries and was very pleased with the results at both stops. We found a very positive reception in both countries, and in my estimation, laid the groundwork for what I believe to be a very productive trade future for Nebraska's prod...
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Grade Level: 9-12
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3. Japan textbook back in spotlight
...t them interested in the text by predicting what they are going to read about and to get them to skim the whole text. Elicit answer from students (and mark the correct answers on the board). Paragraph 2 mentions China, Japan and South Korea For example: Country China Japan North Korea South Korea Taiwan Country 1 China Japan North Korea South Korea Taiwan P P O P O Set specific information questions 2 Use worksheet A/online quiz to help students understand the text in more detail. Give students a time limit (5 - 6 minutes) to read the text again in more detail now and to answer the questions. 7 W...
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Grade Level: 6-8
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4. Oct. 25, 1971 | People's Republic of China In, Taiwan Out, at U.N.
...the Republic of China, represented China in the United Nations until the communist People's Republic of China assumed that role on Oct. 25, 1971. On Oct. 25, 1971, the United Nations General Assembly voted to admit the People's Republic of China (mainland China) and to expel the Republic of China (Taiwan). The Communist P.R.C. therefore assumed the R.O.C.'s place in the General Assembly as well as its place as one of the five permanent members of the U.N. Security Council. The New York Times, in the Oct. 27 edition, described the reaction at the United Nations: "After the tension and drama of last night, t...
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Grade Level: K-12
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5. Taiwan Bans Find-a-Foreign-Bride Firms
Taiwan Bans Find-A-Foreign-Bride Firms Taiwan is getting tough on mail order brides. Starting from August 1, 2009, there is a ban on companies that arrange international marriages. Taiwan's Immigration Agency says it wants to stamp out the practice of Taiwanese men choosing Chinese or South-East Asian brides onli...
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Grade Level: ESL
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6. Historic Journey from Taiwan to China
Discussion-activity: Historic journey from Taiwan to China After students have read the CNNfyi.com article "Brief journey takes 52 years," ask the following: 1. What happened in Xiamen, China? What is the significance of the two Taiwanese ships docking at Chinese ports? What are the only two parts of Taiwan that are opening direct trading and shipping lin...
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Grade Level: K-12
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7. Video #20 - Malaysia and Taiwan: Presidential Elections
Video #20 - Malaysia and Taiwan: Presidential Elections Tuesday, January 10, 2006 | BACKGROUND INFORMATION In Malaysia's 11th General Election on March 21, 2004, the Barisan Nasional (BN) party won 63.8% of the popular vote. The party not only won the presidential election but also 90% of all the seats in parliament. BN made major gains...
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Grade Level: 9-12
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8. Taiwan: Taipei 101 -- World'S Tallest Building
Video #18 - Taiwan: Taipei 101 -- World's Tallest Building Tuesday, January 10, 2006 | BACKGROUND INFORMATION The topping out ceremony for Turner International Taipei 101 Tower was held on July 3, 2003. During the celebration, the President of the Republic of China, Chen Shui-bian, who approved its construction in 1997 when...
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Grade Level: 9-12
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9. Video #18 - Taiwan: Moving to a Knowledge-Based Economy
Video #18 - Taiwan: Moving to a Knowledge-Based Economy Tuesday, January 10, 2006 | BACKGROUND INFORMATION Taiwan's economic progress since World War II has been remarkable. Thanks to economic liberalization and international cooperation, Taiwan (Republic of China) has enjoyed quick industrialization and a steady rise of per...
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Grade Level: 9-12
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10. Taiwan and China
Video #11 - Taiwan and China Monday, January 09, 2006 | BACKGROUND INFORMATION China's Communist Party newspaper published an article in December of 2001 explaining that nation's conflict with Taiwan. It said that despite the progress which has been made in economic and trade relations, there still exists the major political...
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Grade Level: 6-8
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