This teacher resource is devoted to teaching about the geographic history of East Asia. Includes standards information and links to related lesson plans. Also features a downloadable world map (PDF, requires Adobe Reader).

The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on earth's surface

An understanding of the geography of East Asia - its land, water, people, agriculture, and why we call it "East Asia" - is crucial to understanding the history, civilization, and contemporary events in East Asia and the world. In this...

How to analyze the spatial organization of people, places, and environments on the earth's surface.

Points of interest throughout east Asia.

How to use maps and other geographic representations, tools, and technologies to acquire, process, and report information from a spatial perspective

How to use mental maps to organize information about people, places, and environments in a spatial context

Physical and Human Characteristics of Places

People create regions to interpret earth's complexity

How culture and experience influence people's perceptions of places and regions

Physical Processes That Shape the Patterns of Earth's Surface

The characteristics, distribution, and complexity of earth's cultural mosaics

The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on earth's surface

Process, Patterns, and Functions of Human Settlement

How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of earth's surface.

Human actions that modify the physical environment

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Lists the 49 countries in Asia and their capitals, organized by geographical region.

World Geography learning unit on Eastern Asia considers questions about population, foreign relations and production of goods. Comprehensive multi-media course materials.

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Learn about the trade routes and products upon which both Europe and Asia depended. English and Dutch trading companies were formed to transport valued goods half way around the world. Maps are included.

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Find out what there is for kids to do when you travel to Bali! Areas covered include South Bali, East Bali and North Bali.

"Malaysia comes in two parts, Peninsular Malaysia, and East Malaysia, on the northern edge of Borneo. Throughout Malaysia you'll find warm, friendly people, unusual wildlife, pristine tropical rainforests and beaches." Use this site to...