Asia New Zealand Foundation Leadership Network member Chris Henderson became interested in learning Asian languages after he won an AFS scholarship to live in Malaysia for a year during his final year
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Bunraku puppetry
Year 4-6 Technology unit explores Bunraku Theatre and Japanese puppetry. Different types of puppetry and folk tales are investigated, as well as hands on activities such as puppet making. At the concl
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Discover Korea
This unit is aimed at Year 3 and 4 students independently exploring an area of Korea they’re interested in. There are seven areas to choose from, including art, language, places, food, school, customs
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Korean Kiwis
This unit is designed to provide Year 5 and 6 students with two key learning ideas. Firstly, to understand what cultural practices are and how these are similar across cultures. Secondly, to gain an i
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Japan Country Poster
Our poster of Japan highlights key cities and places of interest as well as providing useful information for New Zealand teachers and their students.
The poster identifies the key Islands of Japan, t
This Level 7 geography unit explores the patterns of tourism in Seoul, South Korea. A variety of factors that influence and contribute to tourism are examined and their relative importance considered.
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Unique Korea
This unit is designed to provide Year 1 and 2 students with a better understanding of South Korea and to develop an awareness of what makes Korea unique. Students are supported to conduct their own in
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Japanese Language Week
With upcoming sports events to be held in Japan, it's a great time to promote the learning of Japanese in your school.
The Sasakawa Fellowship Fund for Japanese Language Education have produced this
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Have you had your rice yet?
Year 10 Food Technology unit explores the importance of rice as a staple food in Asian Cultures. Students will investigate the impact of rice on the cultures of Japan and India.
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Chinese culture - then and now
This unit is an inquiry into Chinese Arts. Students explore how music, dance, drama and visual arts in China has been influenced and changed over time. Students develop an understanding of the traditi
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Discover Indonesia
YEAR 5-8 Social Sciences unit focuses on daily life in Indonesia through exploring aspects such as school, festivals, animals, landmarks and climate. Basic Indonesian greetings and phrases are introdu
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Exploring the Southeast Asia marketplace
This Year 9-10 Social Studies unit focuses on New Zealand producers who are succeeding in the Southeast Asian marketplace.
