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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 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 »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students engage in a lesson that discusses the economy of Japan. They conduct research using budgets found on the internet. Then they have group discussions of how the government gets its money for spending. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students brainstorm a list of characteristics a person would need to make a good employee. In groups, they describe the attitubes a person would need in various occupations and share their answers with the class. They discover how Japan's culture helped boost its economic power in the world. 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 »
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- 7th
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Students use the internet to take a virtual tour of Japan. Using different geographic tools, they locate and describe the human and physical characteristics of the area. They complete a note-taking guide as they complete their virtual tour. Full Review »
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