Overview
The Way Home presents an engaging opportunity to learn about traditional Korean culture. Our lesson plans for this film span the curriculum, including Social Studies, Math, Science, Media Literacy, and a hands-on Visual Arts lesson.
Where to Watch
The Way Home is available on Amazon and other streaming platforms. Or buy the DVD.
Curriculum Guide
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Lesson 1: The Republic of Korea (South Korea)
Subject: Social Studies
Lesson Grades: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
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Lesson 2: Silent Speech: The Importance of Nonverbal Communication
Subject: Social Emotional Learning
Lesson Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9
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Lesson 3: Viewing The Way Home
Subject: Film Literacy
Lesson Grades: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
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Lesson 4: Protagonist/Antagonist: Exploring the Character of Sang-Woo
Subject: Visual Literacy
Lesson Grades: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
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Lesson 5: Confucian Values
Subject: Language Arts, Philosophy, Religious Studies
Lesson Grades: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
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Lesson 6: Juxtaposition
Subject: Film Literacy, Language Arts, Media Literacy
Lesson Grades: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
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Lesson 7: At Home in Korea: An Exploration of Korean Customs
Subject: Geography, Social Emotional Learning, Social Studies
Lesson Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
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Lesson 8: The Trade Game
Subject: Economics, Math, Social Studies
Lesson Grades: 7, 8, 9, 10
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Lesson 9: Using Graphs
Subject: Math
Lesson Grades: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
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Lesson 10: How We Produce Sound
Subject: Science
Lesson Grades: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
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Lesson 11: Bangpaeyeon: Korean Fighter/Shield Kites
Subject: Visual Arts, Visual Literacy
Lesson Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
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Appendix: South Korea Country Profile
Subject: Geography, Social Studies
Group Discussion Facilitation Guidelines
These tips can help you create safe space for classroom engagement on the themes and subjects of this film
Glossary of Film Terms
The Glossary of Film Terms is useful for the Film Literacy lessons that are part of this curriculum guide.
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