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Examining Gandhi’s Critique of Modern Civilization: The Lessons of Modern Japan
High schoolers examine the political philosophies of Mohandas Gandhi. In this Mohandas Gandhi lesson plan, students investigate Gandhi's thoughts about modern civilization as they listen to a lecture presented by their instructor.
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Why is rice important?
Second graders examine why rice is so important to the world. In this agriculture lesson, 2nd graders discover the origins of rice farming. Students study how many countries depend on rice for survival. Students research countries and...
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Bringing Democracy to Japan
Learners study a piece of Japanese contemporary history. In this democratic values lesson, students listen to their instructor lecture on the implementation of democratic government in Japan. Learners respond to discussion questions and...
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Mapping Japan
For this Japan worksheet, students label cities, islands, seas, and more. Students label 11 different areas of the country of Japan.
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Global Music Lesson Plans: Britten and Japan – Japan and the UK
Pupils explore the links between Japanese and British culture. In this Japanese music lesson plan, students listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding Gagaku music and then perform "Te Lucis Ante Terminum" with Japanese...
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Multimedia Lesson on Japan and Paper Cranes
Students explore paper cranes. In this Japan and paper cranes lesson, students discuss Japanese culture and history prior to creating their own paper cranes.
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International Festival: Japan
Students create representative Sakura trees. In this multi-cultural appreciation lesson, students listen to their teacher talk about Japan before students create Sakura trees out of cotton balls and popsicle sticks.
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Foods and Languages of the World
Pupils explore Japan. In this Japanese culture instructional activity, students listen to stories regarding Japan, view Japanese art, learn Japanese words, and make Origami.
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Kirishitan Religion
Students watch a PowerPoint presentation about the Kirishitan religion in Japan. In this religious history lesson, students learn the fundamental beliefs and the historical contexts which have guided the growth of the Kirishitan religion...
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Early Japanese History & Culture (2)
In this online interactive world history worksheet, high schoolers answer 8 multiple choice questions regarding early Japanese history and culture. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Japan Since World War II
In this online interactive world history worksheet, high schoolers answer 10 multiple choice questions regarding Japan since World War II. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Early Japanese History & Culture (2)
In this online interactive social studies worksheet, students respond to 8 multiple choice questions regarding the history and culture of Japan. Students may check their answers immediately.
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How My Parents Learned to Eat
Students identify popular foods in Japan. In this social studies lesson, students read the story How My Parents Learned to Eat and discuss ways that the Japanese eat their food. Students research popular foods in Japan.
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Japan 1850-1914
In this Japan 1850-1914 fact card worksheet, students use the notes and picture provided to create a note card for study purposes.
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Do the Research! Japan
In this research worksheet, learners 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 this Japan worksheet, 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
In this KWL chart about Japan activity, 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
In 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
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
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
In this Japan vocabulary quiz instructional activity, 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
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
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
Students 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. Students sing the score while...