PCS Travels to Korea

Korean Alphabet, Language and Gestures

Hangeul, Korean Alphabet http://www.korea.net/korea/kor_loca.asp?code=A020302

Korean Alphabet http://www.geocities.com/Tokyo/Pagoda/1876/hangul.htm

Learning Hangul with Soyongdori http://library.thinkquest.org/20746/non/index.html?tqskip1=1
A thinkquest interactive guide to learning Hangu, the 24-letter Korean alphabet, with tips on the Hangul consonants and vowels, building, speaking and writing letters, useful Korean words, the history of Hangul and more.

Gestures: Body Language and Nonverbal Communication http://www.csupomona.edu/~tassi/gestures.htm#asian
Korean gestures, non-verbal

Korean Word Quiz http://www.asiaeducation.edu.au/korea/wordquiz/word1.htm

Let’s Speak Korean http://www.korea.net/korea/kor_loca.asp?code=A020304
30 lesson videos.

Let’s Learn Korean http://rki.kbs.co.kr/learn_korean/lessons/e_index.htm

Korean Through English http://www.mct.go.kr/hangeul/index.html

An Introduction to Korean http://www.langintro.com/kintro/

Geography, General Information & Statistics

Time for Kids (TFK) explores South Korea http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/kids/hh/goplaces/main/0,28375,927166,00.html
Provides a sightseeing guide and a history timeline. An interactive map highlights some places and landmarks in South Korea : . An interactive online quiz allows students to test their knowledge after virtually touring South Korea . Audio files for both PCs and MACs allow students to hear simple phrases in Korean, the country's official language. Students can send a postcard by e-mail to friends and family and print a stamp for their passport (also available for printing). Audience: Elementary - Middle School

A virtual tour of South Korea http://www.asiaeducation.edu.au/korea/journey.htm
Beginning with a map of Korea , students click on various marked places and information and images come up. Students could make their own maps and mark the places they have virtually visited. Includes the following printouts and activities:

· Kimch'i Pot http://www.asiaeducation.edu.au/korea/download/kimchi.pdf
Decorate your own kimch'i pot and write the names of the ingredients around the pot.

Korean Word Quiz http://www.asiaeducation.edu.au/korea/wordquiz/word1.htm
Korean Flag template http://www.asiaeducation.edu.au//korea/download/flag.pdf
Korean Number Quiz http://www.asiaeducation.edu.au/korea/numbquiz/numb1.htm
English/Korean number chart http://www.asiaeducation.edu.au/korea/download/number.pdf
Decorating Hahoe masks http://www.asiaeducation.edu.au/korea/download/masks.pdf
Decorate the masks and attach them to ice cream sticks for a performance of the Hahoe mask drama.

Activities for kids http://www.asiaeducation.edu.au/korea/kids.htm
Several interactive games for kids, including Korean words, numbers, acrostic poems and the virtual journey mentioned above.

Audio/Slide Program for Use in Korean Studies http://www.indiana.edu/~easc/resources/korea_slides/index.htm
Very cool topics and interactive programs. Great images.

Korea.net: The Republic of Korea Official Website http://www.kois.go.kr/
See the homepage right now for photos and information on some special festivals that occur in April.

North Korea Travel Guide http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/north-korea/
Provides information about North Korea , an Asian country. Includes map, facts, history, environment, economy, money, culture, events, money, travel and tourism information, and links to external resources.

South Korea Travel Guide http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/south-korea/
Provides information about South Korea , an Asian country. Includes map, facts, history, environment, economy, money, culture, events, money, travel and tourism information, and links to external resources.

Jeju Vocano and Lava Tubes! http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1264

South Korea - World Factbook https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ks.html

Background Note: South Korea http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/2800.htm
From the US Department of State

North Korea - World Factbook https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/kn.html

Background Note: North Korea http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/2792.htm
From the US Department of State

Embassy of the Republic of Korea in U.S.A. http://www.koreaembassyusa.org/intro.asp
Hosted by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Washington, D.C, this site contains information about the embassy as well as information about the Republic of Korea. There are a variety of facts available including geography, history, country facts, culture, social customs, holidays, economy, politics, current news, travel information/requirements for the country, Korean/US relations, as well as information about how to contact the embassy. Audience: Middle - High School

Facts on North Korea - “One of the world's most secretive nations”
http://edition.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/asiapcf/04/22/nkorea.facts/index.html
CNN Report Thursday, February 10, 2005

Maps & Flags

South Korean Flag templates
http://www.asiaeducation.edu.au//korea/download/flag.pdf
http://www.theholidayzone.com/chuseok/Korean_flag_blackline.pdf

South Korean Flag at Enchanted Learning http://www.enchantedlearning.com/asia/southkorea/flag/
A page on the flag plus a quiz and coloring printout.

North Korean Flag http://flagspot.net/flags/kp.html
South Korean Flag http://flagspot.net/flags/kr.html
Korea Unification Flag http://flagspot.net/flags/kr@oly2k.html

Printable map of South Korea (National Geographic Xpeditions) http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/atlas/index.html?Parent=asia&Rootmap=skorea&Mode=d&SubMode=w

Korea, South: Outline Map Printout http://www.enchantedlearning.com/asia/southkorea/outlinemap/
An outline map of South Korea to print.

South Korea: Label Me! Printout http://www.enchantedlearning.com/asia/southkorea/label/
Label the map of South Korea.

Printable Map of North Korea (National Geographic Xpeditions) http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/atlas/index.html?Parent=asia&Rootmap=nkorea&Mode=d

Physical Map of North and South Korea http://www.atlapedia.com/online/maps/physical/Korea_etc.htm

Political map of North and South Korea http://www.atlapedia.com/online/maps/political/Korea_etc.htm

Korea Maps from the Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection
http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/korea.html
Extensive collection includes political, shaded relief, economic, population, vegetation and land use…

Culture and History

Korean Folk Village: About Korea- http://www.koreanfolk.co.kr/folk/english/index.htm
Offers an in-depth look at Korea's history and culture, along with photos from the national folk collection.

Explore Korea: A Visit to Grandfather's House (Seattle Art Museum) http://www.seattleartmuseum.org/Exhibit/Archive/grandfathershouse/kids/forKids.htm
Online exhibition allows visitors to virtually explore the daily lifestyle and family activities of a typical Korean family in Grandfather's time. Highlights architectural features of a traditional Korean house, Korean folk art, and a mural created by Korean-American artists. The Kids section for elementary students contains a Korean folk tale, how to write and say Korean words and numbers, and an interactive Korean house with 4 objects that can be moved to the correct rooms. Includes downloadable materials (68 pages) and lesson plans (16 pages) for students in K-5. Activities include creating a 3-D model of a Korean house using a provided template as well as creating Korean fans.
Audience: Elementary Middle - High School

Traditional Korean Dress coloring Page http://www.theholidayzone.com/chuseok/hanbok_coloring_page.pdf

Korea links from google http://www.google.com/Top/Kids_and_Teens/School_Time/Social_Studies/World_Cultures/Asia/Korea/
Links to many Korean arts and culture sites.

Jikji http://www.jikjiworld.net/content/english/jikji/index.jsp?top=01&sub=0&left=01&url=mn010/mn010_010.jsp
Jikji, oldest book printed with metal type, older than Gutenberg bible.

Life of the Buddha- The Metropolitan Museum of Art http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/buda/hd_buda.htm
Gives a brief biography of Gautama Buddha (563 to 483 B.C.) Features 17 sculptures and paintings of Buddha. Audience: K - 12

Podcasts about Korean history and culture http://feeds.feedburner.com/TKSPodcasts
Lots of them! More for teachers to inform themselves or for parents and community members. Great topics.

Korean history and timeline http://korea.assembly.go.kr/history_html/history_07/jos_E_02.jsp

North Korea claims nuclear test http://edition.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/asiapcf/10/08/korea.nuclear.test/index.html
CNN Report October 9, 2006

North Korea explains why it's moving forward with nuclear testing http://edition.cnn.com/video/#/video/world/2006/10/03/jieae.korea.nuke.test.reut
CNN Video October 3, 2006

Biography of Kim Dae-jung winner of the The Nobel Peace Prize 2000
http://nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/peace/laureates/2000/dae-jung-bio.html

Lesson and Unit Plan Ideas

South Korea http://www.tki.org.nz/r/socialscience/curriculum/SSOL/korea/index_e.php
Unit plan on South Korea.from New Zealand point of view Includes great lesson on Confucius plus airplane activities.

Korean Lesson ideas http://www.intranet.csupomona.edu/~tassi/korea.htm
Lesson plan links

Bookmaking http://www.vickiblackwell.com/makingbooks/index.htm
Simple bookmaking ideas plus links to other book making sites

Korea http://www.csupomona.edu/~tassi/korea.htm
Korean education links. Check this one out for more ideas

Teaching Korea in K-12 Schools Project http://ieas.berkeley.edu/cks/k12_workshop_2003.05.html
Korean Lesson Plans from us-Berkley. Includes comparison between DMZ problems and Norhtern Ireland .

King Sejong the Great And The Golden Age of Korea http://www.askasia.org/teachers/essays/essay.php?no=57
King Sejong lesson and general info. (King Sejong invented the Korean Alphabet, hangul)

Language Arts

Korean Folktales: http://park.org/Korea/Pavilions/PublicPavilions/KoreaImage/hangul/litera/
Korean Folktales: Disobedient Frog, Two Brothers and the Wise Rabbit’s Judgement
Excellent Source for Folk tales. Scholarly discussion and source material

Korean Proverbs: http://www.friendsofkorea.org/index.php?proverbs/baek
Korean Proverbs: Have students act them out.

SIJO http://www.ahapoetry.com/SIJO.HTM
More ancient than haiku, the Korean SIJO shares a common ancestry with haiku, tanka and similar Japanese genres. All evolved from more ancient Chinese patterns.

Korean Students’ Points of View http://www.topics-mag.com/
This is an on-line magazine for learners of English. It has many articles written by Korean students about their lives. Kind of interesting to have kids compare what they write to their own lives. Here are some examples:

Korean Resistance to Starbucks http://www.topics-mag.com/globalization/protest-korea-starb.htm
The Slow Food Movement http://www.topics-mag.com/globalization/protest-slow-food.htm
What is the True Korean Culture http://www.topics-mag.com/globalization/culture-korea.htm
Western Influences on Korean Food Culture http://www.topics-mag.com/globalization/food-korea.htm
The Spread of American Fast Food in Asia http://www.topics-mag.com/globalization/food-spread-asia.htm
Our Bargaining Experiences http://www.topics-mag.com/edition24/bargaining/page.htm
Korean Kids talk about their experience bargaining in the marketplace.

Performing Arts

Performing arts http://www.koreasociety.org/arts/performing_arts/
Performing arts. Links to people and instruments and types of art forms

A Korean Shaman (Mu-Dong) Dance http://www.topics-mag.com/internatl/dance/korea-shaman-mu-dang.htm
Magazine article written by an English language learner.

Korean Musical Instruments http://www.personal.psu.edu/users/m/r/mrb280/assignment7/leather.html

Oori Pungmul Troupe (KoreanDance/Drum) http://web.mit.edu/oori/ www/
Student drum group in Cambridge at MIT. Pungmul is a type traditional folk music/dance of Korea.

Arts and Crafts

Art and Craft Activities for Chuseok http://www.theholidayzone.com/chuseok/art.html
Chuseok is a festival to celebrate the year's harvest.

Includes Coloring Pages -- Simply print and color.

· Korean Traditional Dress http://www.theholidayzone.com/chuseok/hanbok_coloring_page.pdf

· Korean Traditional House http://www.theholidayzone.com/chuseok/hanok_coloring_page.pdf

· Making Songpyeon (rice cakes) http://www.theholidayzone.com/chuseok/songpyeon_coloring_page.pdf

· South Korean flag http://www.theholidayzone.com/chuseok/Korean_flag_blackline.pdf

Korean (hanji) papermaking http://ifides.com/history00.html

Korean Han-Ji: Dak Paper Doll Craft
http://www.topics-mag.com/internatl/customs/korea-han-ji.htm
Hanji site for kids with dolls made from the paper

The 11 Great Korean Artists http://www.wolganmisool.com/cybergallery/great_artist/eng/index.html
11 great Korean Artists: Oriental painting, Western painting, sculpture and Fiber art

Decorating Hahoe masks http://www.asiaeducation.edu.au/korea/download/masks.pd

Kimch'i Pot http://www.asiaeducation.edu.au/korea/download/kimchi.pdf
Decorate your own kimch'i pot and write the names of the ingredients around the pot.

Buddhist Art and the Trade Routes http://www.asiasocietymuseum.com/buddhist_trade/index.html
Explains how overland and sea routes used for trading were the primary means by which Buddhist thought and imagery were conveyed from India to other Asian countries. Looks at the maritime and overland trade routes using maps indicating routes in the 1st and 2nd centuries as well as the 5th century. Highlights origins of Buddhist art from India and compares it to the Buddhist art of Korea , Japan , China , Mongolia , Himalayas , Southeast Asia , and Sri Lanka . Audience: Middle - High School

Games

Sam Pal Sun http://www.topics-mag.com/edition11/games-tag.htm
Korean Tag game

Yut and Kongki Noli (Jacks) http://www.topics-mag.com/edition11/games-sticks-stones.htm
Yut a stick game played by families on New Years’s and Jacks, a game for girls

Chegi, a Traditional Korean Game http://www.topics-mag.com/edition11/games-shuttlecocks.htm
Shuttlecock game

'MuGungHwaggochipiudsubnida' (The Wolf!) http://www.topics-mag.com/edition11/games-toddlers.htm
Wolf game for toddlers

Also of Interest

King Sejong Base http://www.newzeal.com/theme/bases/Korea/KingSejong.htm
Korean Antarctic Base