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Yoko and the Sushi Party

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students listen to a read aloud of Rosemary Wells, Yoko as they begin a study of Japanese culture and customs. They experience Japanese food, geography and culture. They write a friendly letter to the author.
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Feudal Japan - It's All Japanese to Me!

For Teachers 5th
Students research the culture of feudal Japan. They discuss shoguns, emperors and clans. They practice writing Japanese letters.
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Fish Stories

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students conduct background research about a Pacific Rim country to develop a premise for a documentary film about the fate of traditional fishing industries in the area.
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A Journey To Japan Through Poetry

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders gain an appreciation for writing, analyzing, reading and listening to poetry, viewing poems as a motivation for studying Japanese culture and tradition. They study and create their own haiku and tanka poems with illustrations.
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Where Is Japan? How Are We Alike And Different?

For Teachers 1st
First graders use literature, maps, and globes to explain how physical environments in various parts of the world are similar to and different from one's own, and that certain areas have common characteristics and can be called regions.
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Japan

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders experience, through a hands-on approach, Japan's geography, daily life, language, foods, education, customs, art and literature. They discover all the exciting events that take place to make it really seem like they are...
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Impact of War with Asia on Asian Americans Angel Island

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify perceptions towards Asians widely held by the American public through the analysis of political cartoons from the 1940's and 1990's. They recognize the ramifications of such perceptions on Asians and Asian Americans.
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Social and Cultural Scene

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders examine the Imperial Era of Japan. In this World History lesson plan, 9th graders address the social and cultural aspects or history.  students are given various true incidents and should understand that personal...
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Japan's Geography Worksheet

For Students 7th - 12th
In this geography skills worksheet, students label a map of Japan and then respond to 8 short answer questions about the country.
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Origami

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students develop origami skills. In this origami lesson, students watch a demonstration on how to do origami. Students then try origami themselves.
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Japanese Culture

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders examine the differences in the way genders have been treated in the same society over the course of a nation's history.  In this World History activity, 9th graders study the factors that have caused changes in...
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Examining Gandhi’s Critique of Modern Civilization: The Lessons of Modern Japan

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners 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?

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders examine why rice is so important to the world. For 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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Mapping Japan

For Students 3rd - 8th
In this Japan worksheet, students label cities, islands, seas, and more. Students label 11 different areas of the country of Japan.
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Multimedia Lesson on Japan and Paper Cranes

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Learners 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

For Teachers K
Students create representative Sakura trees. In this multi-cultural appreciation lesson plan, 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

For Teachers Pre-K - 3rd
Students explore Japan. In this Japanese culture activity, students listen to stories regarding Japan, view Japanese art, learn Japanese words, and make Origami.
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Kirishitan Religion

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Young scholars 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...
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Japan Since World War II

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive world history worksheet, students answer 10 multiple choice questions regarding Japan since World War II. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Japan 1850-1914

For Teachers 6th - 11th
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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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: 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
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...