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- 2nd
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Students use books, maps, the Internet and class discussion to explore the geography and culture of Japan. They locate Japanese landforms on a map, identify Japanese cultural symbols and complete a variety of Japanese-themed art projects. Full Review »
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- 11th - 12th
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Students participate in a comparative lesson looking at the educational systems of Japan and The United States. They conduct research into the experience of kindergarten for both countries. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students are introduced to the various stereotypes faced by women in Japan. In groups, they discover the types of discrimination women received because of the stereotypes and how they have confronted them over time. They develop their own solutions to the problem and share them with the class. Full Review »
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- 9th
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Students examine and discuss reasons United States occupied Japan after surrender in World War II, view photographs of Japan at end of War and explore how U.S. occupation affected Japan's political, economic, and social systems, and develop and share lists that describe Japan after World War II. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 3rd
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Students explore the traditions and cultures of Japan. Classmates identify national symbols in the United States and Japan. They listen to the lyrics of Japan's National Anthem. Full Review »
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- 9th
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Students explore the economy of Japan after World War II. Classmates compare the size of Japan to states in the United States. As an entire class, pupils discuss the rise of Japan's economy. They identify reasons for this Japan's economic recovery. Full Review »
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- 9th
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Students examine and discuss reasons for end of U.S. occupation of Japan in 1952, locate surrounding Asian countries on map, explore changes to Japan after World War II, and discuss how changes in Japan impacted other countries. Full Review »
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- 6th - 9th
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Students compare the governmental systems of Japan and the United States. As a class, they discuss the differences between the parliamentary system and the presidential system. Pupils read provided handouts about the duties of a a president and a prime minister. Full Review »
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- 1st
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Students investigate the similarities and differences between Japan and the United States. They develop a KWL chart, locate Japan and the U.S. on a globe, conduct Internet research on life in Japan, conduct an interview, and create a PowerPoint presentation. Full Review »
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- 4th - 6th
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Students will evaluate information gathered from internet sites for importance and create a card in a Hyperstudio stack for a letter of the alphabet related to Japan using information created in the word processing portion of the lesson and present it to the class. Full Review »