North Korea vs South Korea 5-E Lesson | What is the Difference? | Microsoft
This lesson examines the stark differences between North Korea and South Korea. The activities are engaging for students & the guided, 5-E format is easy for you to use! Begin with a “Memory Game” warm-up, then lead a fascinating “Say Something…” photo comparison activity. Discuss the historical background and current conditions on the Korean peninsula. Fill-in notes & practice activities accompany the lesson. Next, an “Investigate” activity challenges students to analyze economic indicators to understand the effects a government system can have on its citizens. Finally, assess learning with an “Exit Ticket” activity. Print & interactive, digital versions of the materials are included. Made for traditional in-class learning or digital 1:1 classrooms. Everything you need is included!
Includes Microsoft Resources: Digital & Print
- Guided 5-E PowerPoint Lesson
- Fill-in Notes
- Exit Ticket Activity
- Answer Keys
- Teacher Reference Guide
5-E Guided Lesson:
- Engage: “Memory Game” Warm-up
- Explore: “Say Something…” Photo Comparison Activity
- Explain: Vocabulary & Fill-in Notes
- Elaborate: “Investigate: Economic Indicators” Activity
- Evaluate: Exit Ticket Activity
Vocabulary:
- Democracy, Cold War, Korean War, Peninsula, Communism, Armistice, 38th Parallel, DMZ, Denuclearization, Totalitarian, Supreme Leader, Human Rights, Famine, Ally, Capitalist, Standard of Living, Free-Market Economy, Kim Il Sung, Kim Jung Il, Kim Jung Un, Dynasty
Aligned with Social Studies Standards: CCSS, TEKS, ELPS & NCSS
Total Pages: 69
Time: 90 Minutes
Grades: 6-12