National Geographic Society

Explore the geographic perspective, physical geography, cultural geography, and contemporary issues of Asia with lessons designed to engage and intrigue students.

Introduction to the Geographic Perspective

• K-2 Life in the Mountains
• 3-5 Where Do Your Belongings Come From?
• 6-8 Assessing Political Boundaries
• 9-12 Places and Processes: Physical Processes in Shaping Places

Physical Geography of Asia

• K-2 Life on the Rivers of Asia
• 3-5 Alike and Different: The Middle East and the United States
• 6-8 Assessing Political Boundaries
• 9-12 Places and Processes: Physical Processes in Shaping Places

Cultural Geography of Asia

• K-2 The Middle East Region: Flags and Facts
• 3-5 Nomads: Where Boundaries Move
• 6-8 Cities in Asia
• 9-12 The Spread of Buddhism

Contemporary Issues of Asia

• 3-5 Marketplaces of Asia
• 6-8 Oil and Water in the Middle East Region
• 9-12 Crossing Boundaries: The Environment, Disease, and Conflict in Asia