2019 Korean History and Cultural Seminar for Educators - Handbook 2019 NKS Handbook-0617 | Page 105

The 2016 Framework includes the following: What did the West mean for the nation’s politics, economy, social organization, and identity? The California Framework mentions the following immigrants from Asia, including China, Japan, Korea, the Philippines, and India in search of labor in gold mines and farming. Grade Six – World History/Geography: Ancient Civilizations (to 500 CE) Standard 6.6 (3) Know about the life of Confucius and the fundamental teachings of Confucianism and Daoism. See lesson on Confucianism on pp. 222-226 that could be adapted for use in 6 th grade classrooms. Students will learn that Confucianism still has a strong influence in Korea and continues to influence the Koreans who live in the United States. Standard 6.6 (7) Cite the significance of the trans-Eurasian silk roads in the period of the Han Dynasty (206 B.C.E. – 220 C.E.) and Roman Empire (27 B.C.E.-476 C.E.) Since the Silk Road began in ancient times and began to play a significant role in trade and travel as early as 100 BCE, students could view selected segments of the Power Point lecture, Silla Korea and the Silk Road that clearly shows that Korea was part of the Silk Road and/or appropriate segments of the Power Point, Pre-Modern Korea (not the California version). Students can learn how China influenced Korea’s Three Kingdoms: Goguryeo (37 B.C.E.-668 C.E.), Baekche (18 B.C.E – 660 C.E.) and Silla (57 B.C.E. – 935 C.E.). The silk industry reached Korea with the arrival of Chinese immigrants in 200 BCE. Buddhism and Confucianism were transported to Goguryeo and Baekche from China in the 4th century CE. In the 5th century Silla adopts Buddhism as a state religion. Throughout the lifetimes of the Three Kingdoms and afterwards Korea maintained a close relationship with China. Each kingdom eagerly sought cultural innovations from China yet retained distinct cultural elements unique to it. Show appropriate segments from Pre-Modern Korea (not the California Version). If anyone would like an attachment of this information, please email [email protected] FREE UNITS ON KOREAN HISTORY FOR CALIFORNIA MIDDLE SCHOOLS THAT RESPOND TO THE CALIFORNIA HISTORY-SOCIAL SCIENCE FRAMEWORK and A FREE KOREA SEMINAR Korean history and culture now play a significant role in the new California History-Social Science Framework, especially in the 7 th grade. Since many teachers know little about Korea, it is our hope that the Teaching East Asia: Korea e-book will be helpful particularly to teachers of 7 th grade social science. The book also makes it possible for teachers of all grade levels and disciplines to teach Korea-related units that are factually accurate, of interest to students, and relevant to the world in which we live with a minimal investment of time and energy. Teaching East Asia: Korea has received positive reviews from Education About Asia, the leading journal for educators who teach Asia, UCLA Center for Korean Studies, the USC-China Institute, Columbia University, University of Washington, the Korea Society and the Silicon Valley Korean School (reviews appear on the first page and final pages of the book). 103