Noh and Kabuki Using stage makeup or body paint, see if you can recreate these "faces" on your own. Then try to create a new Kabuki face, copying the face of a friend, a favorite comic-strip character, or even your own.. http: //askasia.org/frclasrm/lessplan/l000033.h...
BEWARE THE POLARIZED STEREOTYPE When studying another culture it is important to be aware of how the materials that are used, print and picture, can create stereotypical images. This activity can be used in conjunction with other cultural exploration lessons... http: //askasia.org/frclasrm/lessplan/l000011.h...
Chinese Dialect Exercise In this exercise, students will investigate the difficulties presented by dialect variations. The students' experiences will help accentuate the usefulness of a common written language when dialects exist.. http: //askasia.org/frclasrm/lessplan/l000007.h...
Japan: Images of A People After learning how to look at paintings, your students can make paper screens that resemble Japanese screens.. http: //educate.si.edu/resources/lessons/art-to-zoo...
Who Invented It? When? Chinese Inventions This activity is an informative way to introduce Chinese history and technology... http: //askasia.org/frclasrm/lessplan/l000019.h...
What Makes the Japanese Laugh? Examine similarities and differences in national cultures (Japan and the U.S.) as reflected in their humor... http: //askasia.org/frclasrm/lessplan/l000003.h...
An Integrated Unit on Cultural Stereotyping A set of lesson plans that proved quite useful to all of my students. Racial bias and stereotyping is typical of any culture, regardless of whether it be Asian, American, European... http: //askasia.org/frclasrm/lessplan/l000048.h...
