Teachers' introduction to the project

The content of this project is aimed at pupils aged 14-18 who are studying Modern World History at Examination Level, and who have already gained some insights into the lead up to and nature of the Korean War. The project is based around a series of themes that examine period representations of Korean life and the Korean War. These sources were mostly generated as subtle propaganda materials, and were intended as a way of representing a case about Korean and the impact of the War. There are associated tasks and some background text, outline biographies, briefing information, and student activities. The skills used within the tasks are typical of those required at Examination level and the tasks offer a range of activities to support variety, diversity and engagement.

This area is intended to support teachers and other adults working with young people and includes links to the background information and resources which could be used to create a series of active lessons which use the materials provided within the project.

Themes within the project

This site is intended as a resource for looking at the Korean War using primary sources which have not been widely accessible before. The images and texts presented here are mostly from the North Korean and Chinese perspective, and were produced at the time, in English.

There are seven themes presented within the project

1. Society and Culture
2. The War
3. Women in the Korean War
4. Evidence Case Study: Using cartoons
5. Propaganda
6. Prisoners of War
7. The Peace Process

Three supporting sections are also included:

Reference
Facts, figures and contextual brief materials

Archive
A gallery of images and texts used within the materials, plus some additional items available for use by individuals or groups working on the Korean War

Glossary
A list of key words, places and people in brief