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Do the Research! Japan

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this research worksheet, students use the Internet or other sources to do research about Japan. Students then answer 4 short essay questions.
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Japan Journal Response

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this Japan learning exercise, students pretend they will take a job in Japan. Students write a journal entry about where they would live within Japan and why.
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Japan KWL Chart

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this KWL chart about Japan worksheet, students fill out a chart with information from research about the country of Japan. Students list what they know, what they want to know, and what they have learned.
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Japan: Stereotypes and Prejudices Worksheet

For Students 6th - 7th
For this stereotypes worksheet, students explore the prejudices that North Americans commonly have about people of the Japanese culture. Students answer 4 short essay questions.
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Japan Chop Worksheet

For Students 4th - 7th
In this Japan chop worksheet, students match words that were chopped in half with their other half all having to do with Japan. Students match 34 halves to make 17 words.
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Japan Cryptogram

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this Japan cryptogram worksheet, students unscramble 12 words pertaining to Japan. Students use the numbered boxes to complete an answer to a riddle.
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Japan Vocabulary Quiz

For Students 4th - 7th
For this Japan vocabulary quiz worksheet, students match the 17 terms in the left-hand column to the appropriate definitions in the right-hand column.
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Japan: Adjectives Worksheet, Sumo Wrestling

For Students 4th - 8th
In this adjectives practice worksheet, students use the provided graphic organizer to list 6 adjectives to describe Sumo wrestling. Students then write 6 sentences using the adjectives they listed.
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Japan: Adjectives Worksheet

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this adjectives practice worksheet, students use the provided graphic organizer to list 6 adjectives for Japan. Students then write 6 sentences using the adjectives they listed.
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"Sakura Sakura" and the Kumoijoshi Scale of Japan

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Learners listen to a recording of "Sakura" and determine where it is from. In this global sound lesson, students view pictures of cherry blossoms and connect its significance to Japanese culture. Learners sing the score while...
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Japan

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this Japan worksheet, students read a 2 page article on Japan, answer 3 facts about Japan with multiple choice answers, fill in 4 blanks in 4 statements and answer two statements as true or false.
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Months of the Year - in Japan

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this literacy instructional activity, students identify and write the various months of the year as found in Japan. They compare those in Japan to those months in America. There are four pictures and four months to interpret.
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Japan Graphic Organizer

For Students 4th - 5th
In this social studies activity, students use the web organizer to write down ideas for a report on the country of Japan. The report could become a group project.
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WW II Names and Faces

For Students 9th - 12th
In this social studies instructional activity, students find the terms that are related to the people and events of World War II. The answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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Medieval Japan

For Students 6th - 8th
For this social studies worksheet students find the terms related to Medieval Japan and the answers are found by clicking the button at the bottom of the page.
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Feudal Japan and the Samurai

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students study the similarities of Feudal Japan and Europe. They show the feudal society of Japan, recognize the role of the samurai and identify the code of bushido.
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Japanese Side Bound Books

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners create Japanese side-bound books using traditional bookbinding methods and original Haikus in this Art lesson for the High School classroom. The lesson can be modified for any grade level and can be accomplished in two class...
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Japanese Fan

For Teachers K - 6th
Young scholars discuss Japanese culture and the functional and artistic uses of fans and create paper fans using watercolors, popsicle sticks, and tape in this Art lesson for the elementary classroom. Can be used as an introduction to...
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Teaching Each Other Gestures

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are introduced to the use of gestures in other countries. They define gestures in a personally meaningful way that conveys significance to the entire class. Working in small groups, students play a game to aid them in...
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Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders explore their culture in comparison to Japanese culture by reading the book, Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes. They identify islands of Japan, create a Venn diagram comparing Japanese culture to American culture, and...
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Virtual Field Trip of Japan

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars explore Japan and Japanese culture via GoogleEarth and United Streaming Video. This lesson is intended for a middle-level social studies class and includes a wonderful lesson extension idea and a video explaining classroom...
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Lesson Plan on Korea

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read a variety of novels and watch clips of films through which they begin to feel empathy for cultures and countries occupied by foreign countries. They have the option of studying the Sino-Japanese Wars or the Russo-Japanese...
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The Atomic Bomb Dilemma

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine consequences of using atomic bomb in light of resulting peace, distinguish between fact and opinion and analyze sources to recognize bias and points of view, and assume role of reporter, critic, cabinet member, or...
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Japanese Abstract Art And The Impressionist Movement

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers study several examples of Japanese abstract art and how this style impacted the Impressionist movement of the 19th century. This lesson includes ideas for student-created sketchbooks.