I have taken many Asian courses at "Primary Source" in Watertown in order to enrich my "global" knowledge and create curriculum for young students that integrates geography, literacy, (reading and writing).  These units are motivating and engaging for young students.  These units have been "proven" to work and hold young children to the rigorous thinking expected in the Common Core Standards.

Japan-

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Sadako-Sasaki-Peace-Muse...

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Japanese-Food-568514

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Japanese-Gardens-PowerPo...

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Buddhas-Jizo-Bodhisattva...

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Japanese-Culture-Mini-Un...

China-

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Grace-Lin-Author-Study-C...

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Symbols-of-Dragons-and-P...

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/China-A-Comprehensive-In...

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Chinese-New-Year-Literac...

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/The-Forbidden-City-834887

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/The-Great-Wall-of-China-...

Best,

Marcy Prager