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You have 1 minute to silently memorize as many details as

possible from the slide.
DO NOT write anything! The challenge is to remember.
After 1 minute, you will try & recall what you saw by
answering 8 questions.
Copyright © 2021 Social Studies Stuff- Jen P. All rights reserved by author. Permission to copy for classroom use only. Electronic distribution is limited to classroom use only.
Copyright © 2021 Social Studies Stuff- Jen P. All rights reserved by
author. Permission to copy for classroom use only. Electronic
distribution is limited to classroom use only.
● Fill in the notes as we go

through the lesson
1. What was the name of the food shown?
2. What is the capital city?
3. Does the Sea of Japan border South Korea?
4. What type of building was shown?
5. What color was the car?
6. What colors were on the flag?
7. What body of water lies west of South Korea?
8. What type of bird was shown?
Examine the 5 sets of photographs silently.
Each set shows a typical scene in South
Korea followed by a photo of a similar scene
in North Korea.
When we finish, turn to a partner & “Say

Something…”. Share your reactions &
observations about the images.
• What are your observations & reactions?

• What conclusions can we draw from the images?
• Electricity usage indicates
industry & wealth
● Fill in the notes as we go

through the lesson
1. The Korean War began in 1950.
2. The communist North Korean army invaded

democratic South Korea.
3. During the Cold War, America feared

the spread of Communism.
4. American troops fought to help keep South

Korea a free, democratic country.
5. It is estimated that over 5 million deaths
occurred during the 3-year Korean War.
6. The war ended in 1953 when an

armistice, or cease fire, was signed.
7. The sides decided to split into 2 separate

countries at the 38th parallel, a line of latitude.
8. The countries remain divided today.
9. A two-mile wide buffer zone, called the DMZ,

separates the nations.
10. In
2018, US, South Korean & North Korean
leaders met to discuss peace & denuclearization.
11. Totalitarian leaders: Power passes through

the family ( Dictators )
12. The leader denies the people basic
human rights, such as freedom of
speech, religion & the press.
13. Prison work camps are estimated to house 200,000

people. Torture & executions are common.
14. North Korea spends more money on its military

than on food for its own people. It is one of the
poorest countries in the world.
15. North Korea is the 9th country
to have nuclear weapons.
16. They threaten war with the US, whom they

blame for dividing their country.
17. North Koreans struggle to grow enough food.

Famines are common & citizens often lack
basic medical care.
18. Pyongyang is the capital city of North Korea & built
for privileged citizens. It is one of the few areas in the
nation with electricity, transportation & running water.
19. South Korea is a democratic country;
citizens fairly elect their leaders.
20. The current leader is President Moon Jae-in.

21. South Korea continues to be a strong ally

to the USA.
22. Almost 30,000 U.S. soldiers are permanently

stationed in South Korea.
23. Seoul is the modern capital city of South Korea.
24. South Korea’s capitalist economy fueled the

growth of global manufacturing & technology
industries.
25. Due to a strong economy, South Koreans have
a high standard of living.
• Fill-in the information using your

notes & data charts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYA9YxAPLH0
https://www.factslides.com/s-North-Korea
Will North Korea & South Korea ever

reunite? Why or why not?
• Write a strong paragraph explaining

your response
• Support your point of view with evidence
from the lesson
Could North & South Korea Ever Reunite?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_eEYEURi_o
Sources & Credits

This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA
https://www.history.com/news/north-south-korea-divided-reasons-facts
https://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Guardian/Pix/pictures/2013/4/8/1365409925375/North-Korea-v-South-Korea-001.jpg
By Bjørn Christian Tørrissen - Own work by uploader, http://bjornfree.com/kim/, CC BY-SA 3.0,
https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=32400550
By Neroson - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=53788748
https://www.worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/asia/koreanpn.htm
https://www.worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/asia/kr.htm
http://www.factslides.com/s-North-Korea
https://edition.cnn.com/world/north-korea-south-korea
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Korea
https://www.cnbc.com/2015/05/24/in-north-korea-men-call-the-shots-women-make-the-money.html
https://www.nytimes.com/topic/destination/north-korea
https://www.britannica.com/place/North-Korea
https://www.history.com/topics/korea/north-korea-history
https://www.nytimes.com/topic/destination/north-korea
Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=58115776
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You have 1 minute to silently memorize as many details as

● Fill in the notes as we go

When we finish, turn to a partner & “Say

• What are your observations & reactions?

● Fill in the notes as we go

2. The communist North Korean army invaded

3. During the Cold War, America feared

4. American troops fought to help keep South

6. The war ended in 1953 when an

7. The sides decided to split into 2 separate

9. A two-mile wide buffer zone, called the DMZ,

11. Totalitarian leaders: Power passes through

13. Prison work camps are estimated to house 200,000

14. North Korea spends more money on its military

16. They threaten war with the US, whom they

17. North Koreans struggle to grow enough food.

20. The current leader is President Moon Jae-in.

21. South Korea continues to be a strong ally

22. Almost 30,000 U.S. soldiers are permanently

24. South Korea’s capitalist economy fueled the

• Fill-in the information using your

Will North Korea & South Korea ever

• Write a strong paragraph explaining

Sources & Credits

Hope you enjoyed the lesson!

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