1. BELLWORK: Block 2
In IB, it is extremely important to look at events from multiple perspectives. Today’s lesson will focus on how countries around the world teach the Korean War. Today, you will read excerpts from the book “History Lessons: How Textbooks from Around the World Portray U.S. History.” For bellwork, read the introduction and respond to the following:
Why do other countries learn so much U.S. history, while U.S. citizens seem to know relatively little about other countries?
How do U.S. history textbooks compare with other countries? Do you like the U.S. method or is there a better alternative?
What is “comparative history?” Why is this an effective way to study historical events?
THINKER: In the United States, the Korean War is often referred to as the “Forgotten War.” Why do you think this is?

2. The Korean War – A Study of Perspectives
US: Unknown/Forgotten War
North Korea: Fatherland Liberation War
South Korea: 625 Upheaval
China: The War to Resist US Aggression
Russia: Korean Conflict
Korean War Memorial in Washington D.C.

3. The Korean War – A Study of Perspectives
You will now read the Korean War chapter from the textbook. This chapter focuses on how the war is taught in
North Korea
South Korea
Great Britain
Russia
Canada
Japan
As you read this chapter, respond to the prompts on the back of your “Effects of the Korean War” worksheet. After you are finished, discuss your findings as a class.
The rest of the worksheet needs to be completed for homework!

4. Which perspective do you agree/disagree with the most?
NORTH KOREA
SOUTH KOREA
GREAT BRITAIN
RUSSIA
CANADA
JAPAN

5. Video: “The Secret State of North Korea”
As you know, the outcome of the Korean War continues to impact the relationship between North Korea and the Western world.
You will now watch a PBS/Frontline documentary, “The Secret State of North Korea.”
The film uses undercover footage from inside the country as well as interviews with defectors
Pay attention! Be ready to discuss next class!