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Title:
| Korean War |
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Description:
| Here are resources abouth the Korean War. There are maps, timelines, articles, and interviews with Korean War veterans. There are quick facts, audio clips, lesson plans, discussion questions, and many photographs. Included are two eThemes resources on North and South Korea. |
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Grade Level:
| 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
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Resource Links:
| Korean War 50th Anniversary
Learn facts about the Korean War from information found at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library. There is are sound clips, photographs, and a timeline of events.
Korean War Commemoration: History Chronology
Read an overview of the Korean War and view photos from the National Archives.
Korean War "Police Action"
This lesson plan includes teacher resources about the Korean War and the decisions that were made in engaging in this conflict. Explore the site for links to additional information about the Korean War.
BBC: Korean War
This five part article provides an overview of this "forgotten war."
Images of the Korean War
Here are pictures from the Korean War that have been submitted by veterans from across the United States. You can either browse through the image galleries or view the entire collection as a slideshow. NOTE: This site has a guestbook.
Korean War Veterans Memorial
Read through the articles on this site to learn about the origins of the conflict, read a narrative of the war by year, and find out what life was like at home in the United States in the early fifties.
American Miliary History: Korean War
This chapter from the U. S. Army presents a detailed history of the Korean conflict and includes maps, photographs, and a bibliography.
Examining the Korean War
The Korean war was the first war fought after the desegregation of the Amierican military. This site contains oral histories from veterans about their experiences in the newly integrated armed forces. NOTE: Some of these interviews contain strong language. Teachers should preview the transcripts before use in the classroom.
BBC: Korean War
Click through the links at the top of this guide to read about the Korean War. Includes period photos, maps, and audio clips.
"Police Action": The Korean War, 1950-1953
Students can learn about the Korean conflict and U.S. foriegn policy in this lesson plan unit.
eThemes Resource: Country: North Korea
These sites are about North Korea's geography, climate, history, and culture. Learn how to write Korean numbers and words, try a Korean recipe, and view many photographs.
eThemes Resource: Country: South Korea
These sites are about South Korea's geography, climate, history, and culture. Learn how to write Korean numbers and words, try a Korean recipe, and view many photographs.
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Education Standards:
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ME Standards:
1.D.2, 2.A.1.a.12
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