Workshops Archive - Arkansas NCTA

Black and white historical Japanese map illustration showing buildings, streets, people, and a walled castle complex, viewed from an overhead perspective. Handwritten labels and notes are visible, capturing a pivotal moment in Asian History.

Asian History Topics for National History Day 2026 | Innovation in History: Impact, Influence, and Change

National History Day (NHD) is a non-profit foundation meant to create opportunities for teachers and students to conduct historical research.

Four women in traditional Japanese attire participate in a tea ceremony inside a room with a decorated screen, tatami mats, and a hanging scroll, offering an immersive glimpse into the refined art of East Asia.

Art, Tea, Music, and More: Hands-on Learning about East Asia

All materials included in our workshop, Art, Tea, Music, and More, will be linked below Presentations Woodblock Prints Spirit in the Strokes:

A vintage illustrated map depicts WWII East Asia and the Pacific, featuring military figures, ships, airplanes, and national flags that represent the countries involved in the conflict.

Beyond the Pacific: Exploring WWII in East and Southeast Asia

All materials included in our workshop, Beyond the Pacific, will be linked below Presentations WWII in Asia Context The War

Three images: a stone statue of a man in traditional attire reflecting Confucianism, a red Shinto shrine in a forest, and a seated Buddha statue with a circular halo—each highlighting facets of East Asian civilization.

“Foundations of East Asian Civilization: Confucianism, Shinto, and Buddhism”

All materials included in our workshop, “Foundations of East Asian Civilization: Confucianism, Shinto, and Buddhism,” are linked here! Presentations and

Three people pose inside a grocery store in Arkansas, surrounded by shelves of goods and canned items. The store, with wooden floors and bright fluorescent lights, highlights the enduring legacy of Asian American history.

“Asian American History in Arkansas and Beyond”

All materials included in our workshop, “Asian American History in Arkansas and Beyond,” are linked here! Presentations Welcome and AAPI

Cityscape at dusk with high-rise buildings and illuminated streets, showing vibrant urban activity under an orange and blue sunset sky—capturing the dynamic spirit of a Global World in July 2024.

“Teaching Korea in a Global World”

Ancient Korea and the Silk Road Korea’s Bloody Path to Democracy Understanding the Rise of K-Culture

The front gate of the Forbidden City in Beijing, featuring a large portrait of Mao Zedong and Chinese text banners, stands as a powerful symbol for Teaching Modern China and its Century of Revolution.

“Teaching Modern China: A Century of Revolution”

All materials included in our workshop, “Teaching Modern China: A Century of Revolution,” are linked here! Also check out the

A cityscape in modern Vietnam with densely packed low-rise buildings in the foreground and tall skyscrapers in the background under a hazy Southeast Asia sky.

“Centering Southeast Asia: Teaching Modern Vietnam”

Once considered one of the world’s poorest and most underdeveloped nations, Vietnam has since flourished with major technological and structural

Stone statue in front of a multi-tiered pagoda with red eaves, surrounded by trees and a partly cloudy sky, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and teaching traditions of Asia.

“Teaching Women’s History in Asia”

ARNCTA celebrated Women’s History Month with a Three-Part Virtual Series, “Teaching Women’s History in Asia.” As folk heroes, religious icons,

A historical map illustration shows rectangular walled enclosures with gardens, winding paths, trees, and mountains in the background, capturing scenes of Medieval Asia along the Silk Road where culture and commerce flourished.

“Traveling the Silk Road: Culture & Commerce in Medieval Asia”

All materials included in our workshop, “Traveling the Silk Road: Culture & Commerce in Medieval Asia,” are linked here! Also