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Consortium for Ocean Science Exploration and Engagement (COSEE)

Fish Morphology

For Teachers 3rd - 12th Standards
Life comes in all different shapes and sizes, and fish are no exception. Here, young scientists create fish prints as they learn how specific characteristics allow different species to survive in their particular habitats.
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Curated OER

Spanish Punctuation & Capitalization

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Grammar rules in all languages, but that doesn't mean it's the same from English to Spanish. This informational webpage describes the similarities and differences between English and Spanish for the following: periods, commas, question...
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EMC

The Inn of Lost Time Reader's Resource

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Introduce "The Inn of Lost Time" by Lensey Namioka to your middle schoolers with a reader's resource page. It includes links to different activities, including a creative writing prompt about losing fifty years of your life, and a...
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: List of Japanese Writers

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a sizeable list of Japanese writers and poets, organized alphabetically. It includes many 20th century and contemporary people, as well as a scattering of writers from earlier periods. Some authors have extensive articles; others...
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ibiblio

Ibiblio: Web Museum: Japanese Art and Architecture

For Students 9th - 10th
This Ibiblio.org site is a thorough description of Japanese art and architecture. There are no pictures, but the writing makes up for this in its extensive history and descriptions.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Japanese Immigration

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed account of the saga of Japanese immigration to America, first to Hawaii, then encountering resistance on the U.S. Mainland, encountering difficulties during WWII, and rebuilding a community.
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ArtLex

Art Lex: History of Japanese Art

For Students 9th - 10th
A very general survey of the history of Japanese art. Click on any of the time periods to learn more specific information about each one. Includes several examples; click on the title of each work to enlarge the image and to learn more.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Japanese Literature

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia provides detailed information on the history, forms, and authors of Japanese literature. Includes external links and hyperlinked terms.
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PBS

P.o.v.: The Japanese Concept of "Wa"

For Students 9th - 10th
Part of a larger P.O.V. site about high-school-level baseball in Japan, this page delves into the meaning of "wa," a code of behavior that underscores the Japanese sense of group harmony, especially as it applies to the team sport of...
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Other

Shadowofleaves.com: History of Japanese Swords

For Students 9th - 10th
Follow the history of Japanese swords from the earliest times to present. Different kinds of swords were introduced during different historical periods with the samurai sword being the most well known.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Japanese Encephalitis

For Students 9th - 10th
Site goes into great detail about Japanese encephalitis
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Japanese Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Japanese Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Japanese

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Japanese. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note:...
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The History Cat

The History Cat: Japanese Internment

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover why in 1942 the Japanese Americans living in California were moved away from the coast and its vital military installations and put into relocation camps.
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Other

Godchecker: Japanese Gods: A Z List

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete list with description of the gods and goddesses of Japanese mythology contains 181 diety names and 127 entries.
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Japanese Chin

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustrated entry provides a brief description of the Japanese Chin and offers statistics and details on the breed's temperament and value as a pet.
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Japanese Macaque (Macaca Fuscata)

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn facts about the Japanese Macaque, including details on its appearance, evolution, habitat, breeding, diet, conservation status, and predatory lifestyle.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Japanese Internment

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II, an action that resulted from Franklin D. Roosevelt's Executive Order 9066. The constitutionality of the order was challenged all the way to the Supreme Court by Fred...
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OpenStax

Open Stax: Japanese Music: Some Songs for Children

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Teach your students four Japanese songs. They will enjoy learning to sing these songs. It also includes suggestions on how to use these songs for interdisciplinary units.
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American Kennel Club

American Kennel Club: Japanese Chin

For Students 9th - 10th
The page by the American Kennel Club provides facts, breed standards, and video on the Japanese Chin.
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Encyclopedia Mythica

Pantheon: Japanese Mythology

For Students 1st - 9th
Encyclopedia of Japanese mythology.
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Georgia Aquarium

Georgia Aquarium: Japanese Spider Crab

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this animal guide to learn the scientific name and discover the habitat, diet, reproduction, physical and unique characteristics of the Japanese spider crab.
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Other

Discover Nikkei: Japanese Migration to Paraguay

For Students 9th - 10th
A short but concise description of Japanese immigration to Paraguay that gives information about how they were received and what work they performed.
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Alberta Online Encyclopedia

Alberta Online Encyclopedia: The Japanese Settlers

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief overview of Japanese settlement in Alberta. Includes several interesting audio clips.

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