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Curated OER

Island Countries

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students define the meaning of an island. In this island mapping lesson, students identify islands on the map. Students discuss the sizes of various islands.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Money Matters

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore the concept of money. In this money lesson, students role play an economy. Students are divided into three categories- the money factory, construction workers, and the grocery store. Students work cooperatively to make...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Feelings On Japanese Internment

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students listen to the story, "The Bracelet" and evaluate with other class members right and wrong actions. They create a watercolor painting that describes how the book made them feel and discuss their feelings with the rest of the class.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Discovering Asia, Past and Present

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students research a specified country. Using the internet, Inspiration software, tourist information, and their textbooks, students create a multimedia report containing information on the climate, natural resources, the economy, and...
Unit Plan
Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Activities on Japan

For Students 3rd - 5th
This collection of K-3 activities about Japan includes an English/Japanese Picture Dictionary, the colors in Japanese, a Zoom School feature on Japan, Japanese origami, Japanese artists, maps, coloring pages, and more.
Activity
PBS

Nova Online: Japan's Secret Garden

For Students 3rd - 8th
Explore a year in the life of the people and wildlife around Lake Biwa in Japan. Study hibernation, rice cultivation, and the metamorphosis of insects in the area.
Website
Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Web Japan: Nature and Climate

For Students 3rd - 8th
Would you like to find out how Japan's climate compares to where you live? Read about the climate, topography, and natural disasters. There are many pictures and a quiz at the end.
Website
Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Web Japan: Regions of Japan

For Students 3rd - 8th
Here is a map showing the nine regions of Japan followed by a brief discussion of the regions and their cultures.
Website
Globe Tracks

Travel for Kids: Fun Things to Do in Japan

For Students 3rd - 5th
"Kids already know a little about Japan if they collect Pokemon cards or buy Hello Kitty. Japan may seem very "modern," but it has a long history of tradition deeply embedded in everyday life." This site explores the geography and...
Interactive
National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Asia: Japan

For Students 3rd - 8th
Welcome to Japan ! Follow this interactive overview of the country's history, geography, people, government, nature, and more. A map and video are included.
Website
Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Web Japan: Exploring Japan: Nature and Climate

For Students 3rd - 5th
A great description of Japan's nature and typical climate. Beautiful pictures and graphs accompany the text.
Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Japan

For Students 1st - 9th
Explore the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of Japan on this site.
Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Japan History and Timeline Overview

For Students 3rd - 8th
Kids learn about the history and timeline of the country of Japan including early civilizations, classical, medieval, the Edo period, shoguns, the empire of Japan, and democracy on this site.
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Other

International Lake Environment Committee Foundation: Lake Biwa (Japan)

For Students 4th - 6th
See a map of Lake Biwa, and a brief description of the biggest lake in Japan.
Handout
The History Cat

The History Cat: Geography: People: Life in Tokyo

For Students 4th - 8th
Describes features of Tokyo that make it possible for its large population to live there.
Activity
Read Works

Read Works:north America:comparing Data From Different Countries Around the World

For Teachers 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] A chart with land and population data from Canada, the United States of America, the United Kingdom, and Japan. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Comparing Education Around the World

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students learn about Ken and Joab, two boys who are starting first grade. Ken attends school in Japan, while Joab lives in Kenya. Students compare and contrast the circumstances surrounding the two boys' experiences at school.
Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Hong Kong's Bun Festival

For Teachers 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the Cheung Chau Bun Festival. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Website
Other

The Wonders of Eurasia on Kamchatka

For Students 3rd - 8th
"Kamchatka, a peninsula comparable in size to Japan, is washed by the Pacific Ocean and the Bering and Okhotskoe Seas." This site provides good geographical information about Eurasia with clickable links for maps and more related pages.

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