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

Humans have a great capacity to accommodate to changes in physical environments. Flood, drought, and even global warming lead pragmatic peasants and farmers to assess current ways of operating and seek ways to maximize production....

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.

"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...

Click-through facts-and-photo file about Israel's geography, nature, history, people and culture, and government. Includes a map of the country that pinpoints its Middle East location.

Click-through facts-and-photo file about the geography, nature, history, people, culture, and government of Iraq. Includes a map of this Asian country that pinpoints its location in the Middle East.

Features a travel guide and country profile of the Southeast Asian nation of Timor-Leste including a broad overview and numerous links to comprehensive information on the islands' culture, history, geography, economy, environment,...

Quiz yourself on the physical geography of Southwest Asia and North Africa by using this tutorial to Check your knowledge of landforms, bodies of water, and rivers in this area of the world.

Welcome to Iran! Follow this interactive overview of the country's history, geography, people, government, nature, and more. A map and video are included.