Kingdom of the Golden Dragon by Isabel Allende

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Theme:

Understanding the Conflict Between the People’s Republic of China and the Tibet Autonomous Region

Grades:

9 - 12

Subject:

Social Studies

Duration:

2 class periods

Standards
& Goals:

New Jersey State Core Curriculum Standards

Standard 6.1: All students will utilize historical thinking, problem solving and research skills to maximize their understanding of civics, history, geography and economics.

Standard 6.3: All students will demonstrate knowledge of world history in order to understand life and events in the past and how they relate to the present and future.

Note that standards in this lesson plan are for example only. This lesson can be easily adapted to meet your state's specific standards.

Objectives:

Students will:
  • Read and discuss the book Kingdom of the Golden Dragon by Isabel Allende and discuss the book literally and analytically.
  • Research the history of Tibet.
  • Engage in a debate as either a citizen of the People’s Republic of China or the Tibet Autonomous Region in regard to the Free Tibet movement.
  • Discuss their opinions of the participation of various countries in Beijing Olympics of 2008.
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