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...
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.
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.
Graphic
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.
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.