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- Kindergarten - 3rd
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Students participate in a series of lessons that focus on the cherry blossom and its part in Japan and United States relations. They use a variety of media resources to gather information. The assessment is oral for lower grades. The lesson can be adapted for higher grades if needed. 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 - 7th
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Students compare the geography of Japan and the United States. Using the internet, students answer questions about the geography of Japan. In groups, students use atlases to complete worksheets. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students determine four answers and explain how their answers could have helped Japan's economic growth. The questions are provided. They talk about competition, entrepreneurship, and industerial relations. 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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- 9th - 12th
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Students explore the concepts of price and demand. In groups, pupils simulate the purchase and selling of land in Japan. They create a loan, and make decisions to buy or sell as the economic market fluctuates. Classmates discuss their decisions and analyze their results. Full Review »
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- 12th
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Students discuss the importance of the group in Japan. In groups, they compare and contrast behaviors and attitudes of those in Japan and the United States. They are given a case to review and identify the rules by which the groups governs, while role playing members of the Japanese hamlet. Full Review »