No Prep Plans: The Creation of Hangul Research + Group Project 6th-10th

No Prep Plans: The Creation of Hangul
Research + Group Project (Why Hangul Changed Korea: Public Awareness Campaign) Grades 6–10

Help students explore one of the most important inventions in Korean history with this engaging research and group project focused on the creation of Hangul, Korea’s revolutionary writing system.

This resource is part of the larger Ancient Korea: Kingdoms & Dynasties series, designed to help students investigate the leaders, ideas, inventions, cultural achievements, and historical turning points that shaped Korean civilization through collaborative, student-centered learning experiences.

In this activity, students investigate how King Sejong the Great and the scholars of the Hall of Worthies created Hangul in the 1400s to make reading and writing accessible to ordinary people. Working in groups, students design a Public Awareness Campaign explaining why Hangul transformed Korean society and why it is still celebrated today through Hangul Day.

Students also explore the resistance from elite yangban nobles, the scientific design of Hangul letters, literacy in Joseon Korea, and modern global admiration for the Korean writing system.

What’s Included
✔ Full Teacher Direction Page
✔ Student Planning Worksheets (Color + Black & White Versions)
✔ Early Finisher / Extension Activities (Color + Black & White Versions)
✔ Group Research & Collaboration Activities
✔ Public Awareness Campaign Project
✔ Hangul Design & Literacy Activities
✔ Reflection & Discussion Prompts
✔ Free online research resources included

Students Will Explore
- King Sejong the Great
- The creation of Hangul (1443/1446)
- The Hall of Worthies (Jiphyeonjeon)
- Hanja vs. Hangul
- Literacy in Joseon Korea
- How Hangul letters are scientifically designed
- Mouth and tongue shape symbolism
- Yangban resistance to Hangul
- Hangul Day celebrations
- Modern Korean literacy and culture

Perfect For
- Ancient Korea units
- Ancient Civilizations classes
- East Asia studies
- World History lessons
- Language & literacy connections
- Research projects
- Collaborative learning
- Project-Based Learning (PBL)
- Sub plans
- Middle school and early high school humanities

Why Teachers Love This Resource
- Ready-to-use with minimal prep
- Strong mix of history, language, culture, and innovation
- Encourages creativity and critical thinking
- Helps students connect past inventions to modern society
- Highly visual and engaging project format
- Includes extension opportunities for early finishers
- Easy for substitute teachers to implement
- Flexible for multiple class periods
- Print-friendly black & white student pages included

Students Create
Students collaborate to build:
- A Why Hangul Changed Korea Public Awareness Campaign
- Posters and infographic pieces
- Hangul design investigations
- Literacy and social impact explanations
- Debate and discussion responses
- Creative visual presentations

Extension Activities Included
Students continue learning through:
- Designing new Hangul-inspired symbols
- Comparing world writing systems
- King Sejong mini-biographies
- Hangul Day celebration posters
- Debate and discussion prompts
- Modern literacy and technology connections

Cross-Curricular Connections
- History
- Language & Literacy
- Cultural Studies
- Sociology
- Graphic Design
- Communication
- Research Skills
- Collaboration & Presentation Skills