9th Grade Asian Studies Centers

Why have your geography students study Asian Highway 1? First, It is the longest highway in the Eastern Hemisphere! **It also acts as on of the main **trading infrastructure **in Asia. Studying **Asian Highway 1 **offers your students a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights into the cultural, economic, and geopolitical dynamics of the region. This major transportation route **spans over 14 countries **in Asia, connecting diverse cultures and economies along its path.

By studying** Asian Highway 1**, also called the Great Asian Highway, students can deepen their understanding of the relationships between countries in Asia, as well as the challenges and opportunities that arise from regional cooperation and integration. Additionally, studying this highway provides students with a real-world case study for analyzing the impact of infrastructure development on economic growth, trade relations, and cross-border connectivity. Ultimately, gaining knowledge about Asian Highway 1 equips students with a comprehensive perspective on the complexities of regional development in Asia and prepares them for careers in international affairs, economics, or transportation planning.

Students will begin the lesson with an optional video, and then move to a song analysis written about the Asian Highway. Students will work cooperatively to complete an interactive reading and dot-to-dot map activity. To wrap up the lesson students will travel the Asian Highway and write postcards from 6 different stops along the highway having learned of the the geography and culture. The class will participate in a most interesting facts group activity, followed up with exit cards. This will allow students to learn from each other.

THIS RESOURCE INCLUDES:

• **Analysis + Other Videos **(Videos Optional)
• **Let’s Go Korea **Lyric Analysis Activity (2 pages) + Answer Sheet
• **Asian Highway 1 **Reading Activity
• Asian Highway Dot-to-Dot Map + Answer Teacher Guide
• Asian Highway 1 Postcard Activity
• Asian Highway 1 Student Research Guide
• **Asian Highway 1 Most Interesting Fact **Wrap-Up Activity
• Exit Cards

***Disclaimer: **Let's Go Korea song written about Asian Highway 1 was composed by a Christian group. Christianity is the main religion in South Korea with Buddhism coming in second; it is important to explore various world religions as in plays an integrative role in the culture. Almost 50% claim no religion at all. *The lesson will be effective if it is chosen not to use this song lyric analysis activity. We encourage educators to modify out lessons to meet their students' needs.

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Total Pages | 13 pages

Answer Key | Included

Teaching Duration | 90 minutes

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