Video: Asia's Global Influence

Summary:

Description: Among the nations of Asia, diverse economic conditions and traditions lead to differences in lifestyles. Through this study, students consider economic situations in light of the political and cultural influences that help create them. Segments address current and historical issues. © 2004 Discovery Channel School Grades: 6-8   (50 minutes)

Segments:

Segment One: Asia's Global Influence (25:00)
Questions to Consider (00:17)
The Merchants of China (02:39)
Did You Know? (00:16)
A Great Green Wall: Fighting Desertification (02:54)
Questions for Discussion (00:31)
A Personal Tour: Hong Kong Through the Eyes of Jackie Chan (03:27)
Hong Kong: A Gateway Between Mainland China and the Western World (02:16)
Getting Around Town: Transportation in Hong Kong (06:52)
Sampling the City: Eating in Hong Kong (04:09)
Hong Kong's Nightlife (01:25)
Jackie Chan's Tips for Visiting Hong Kong (07:51)
The Symbols, Superstitions, and Beliefs of Chinese Culture (05:04)
The Practice of Martial Arts (03:06)
The Noise, Excitement, and Fun of Hong Kong: (00:36)
Islands of China: Places of Quiet Retreat (03:24)
The City of Hong Kong: A Fusion of History and Culture (01:13)
Segment Two: Asia's Global Influence (07:16)
Questions to Consider (00:18)
Rich and Poor: Exploring the Differences of North and South Korea (03:12)
Did You Know? (00:17)
The Extended Family: A Virtue of Vietnamese Villagers (02:56)
Questions for Discussion (00:33)