Our 2024 book study theme is exploring Asia through the eyes of youth. In October we are reading The Blue Sky by Galsan Tschinag. The book tells the story of a young shepherd boy coming of age in Mongolia and how his nomadic way of life is interrupted by …
This workshop is for elementary and middle school teachers looking to integrate picture books into geography and social studies lessons. Content will focus on teaching Colorado standards through topics such as climate, habitat, environment, ecosystems, …
Are you looking for innovative ways to incorporate Asian culture into your curriculum? Do you want to engage your students with exciting content that connects them to Asia in meaningful ways? We invite you to the Pop Culture and Teaching About Asia Forum …
Join Texas NCTA for a viewing of one of the classic Monkey King movies – A Chinese Odyssey, followed by a brief discussion about the Monkey King and book Journey to the West. This viewing is open to teachers and you are welcome to bring interested …
An interdisciplinary seminar-style exploration of East Asian civilizations. This seminar is focused on innovative ways to teach about Asia. Some of the new teaching strategies we explore include using the Reacting to the Past game, geostrategic …
In this workshop we will explore geostrategic forecasting, learning how to bring geography and politics together to examine East Asia. We begin by discussing the five themes of geography: location, place, human-environment interaction, movement, and …