If you are an educator teaching about Vietnam, these featured resources are designed for you. The websites linked below offer informative primary sources, organized curriculums, and other classroom materials aimed at bringing Vietnamese history, art, and culture into the classroom. In addition to the resources featured here, our Resource Center includes more generalized resources on East Asia as well as resource pages designated to specific East Asian countries. You can also find many other online materials listed on The National Consortium for Teaching about Asia website. Be sure to also visit NCTA's Partner Sites, who provide excellent content on East Asia for K-12 educators.

ꕥ Language Learning ꕥ

Vietnamese | Omniglot
This resource guide provides an overview of the Vietnamese language, including its linguistic features and writing systems. It covers the history of Vietnamese script, offers sample texts and videos, and includes practical materials for learning Vietnamese phrases and words. The guide also provides links to further information and educational resources for deeper exploration of Vietnamese language and culture.
Arkansas State Standards: G.3.5.4

ꕥ Arts and Culture ꕥ

Voyage to Vietnam | Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose
The Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose offers an immersive set of online resources for children to interactively learn about Vietnamese culture. The exhibits feature a variety of topics, such as traditional foods, clothing, ancestor altars, musical instruments, and festivals, with a special focus on the Tet Festival. These engaging resources can be adapted for use in grades K-6, providing meaningful and educational pathways to explore aspects of life and culture in Vietnam.
Arkansas State Standards: G.3.5.4, G.1.6.1, G.1.6.6

At-Home Adventures through Asia: Vietnam | Asia Society
"At-Home Adventures through Asia: Introduction to Vietnam" offers a rich, interactive exploration of Vietnamese culture tailored for K-6 students. Originally designed for parents and children, the activities in this program include a presentation on Vietnam and engaging artistic activities that can easily be adapted for classroom use, helping to build cultural empathy and global awareness.
Arkansas State Standards: G.3.5.4

ꕥ Vietnam War ꕥ

Ho Chi Minh: The Early Years | PBS Learning Media
This short video from PBS Learning Media delves into the life of Ho Chí Minh, Prime Minister and President of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, focusing on his path to becoming a communist and founding the Viet Minh, a national independence coalition. Designed for grades 9-12, this resource provides an engaging overview of Ho Chí Minh's impact on Vietnamese history, offering essential context for understanding the Vietnam War.
Arkansas State Standards: H.6.WH.29

Vietnam Was More Than Just a War | Northern Illinois University 
This lesson plan uses Vietnamese poetry to help students understand the attitudes of Vietnamese citizens toward the Vietnam War and American involvement. Designed for high school juniors but suitable for grades 9-12, this activity builds on students' prior knowledge of Vietnam's history and geography, offering a unique perspective on the emotional and cultural impact of the war.
Arkansas State Standards: H.6.WH.33