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Huntington Library

Huntington Library: Garden Lesson Plans: Japanese Zen Gardens [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
A instructional activity where students learn about Zen garden design and the symbolism used, then work in small groups to create a miniature Zen garden. This activity is intended to be done in conjunction with a visit to a Japanese...
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Japan National Tourism: Japanese Culture

For Students 3rd - 8th
The culture of Japan is showcased. Click anywhere on the menu bar to access topics and illustrations ranging from architecture, temples, bonsai, tea ceremony, gardens, costumes, floral art, calligraphy, and many more.
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A View on Cities: Budapest: Small Statue in the Japanese Garden

For Students 9th - 10th
Small statue in the Japanese Garden (Budapest)
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Miho Museum: Landscape

For Students 9th - 10th
See the collection of ancient and classical art from both eastern and western traditions, housed in the Miho Museum Museum of Japan, which was designed by I.M. Pei and features an integrated Japanese garden.
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A View on Cities: New York: Brooklyn Botanic Garden

For Students 9th - 10th
Japanese garden at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden (New York)
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Kodak: Social Studies Lesson Plans

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
This Kodak site has twelve lesson plans submitted by teachers from every grade level. Each activity integrates photography into the lesson.
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A View on Cities: San Francisco: Pagoda at Japanese Tea Garden

For Students 9th - 10th
Pagoda at Japanese Tea Garden (San Francisco)
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A View on Cities: San Francisco: Japanese Tea Garden

For Students 9th - 10th
Japanese Tea Garden (San Francisco)
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A View on Cities: San Francisco: Japanese Tea Garden

For Students 9th - 10th
Japanese Tea Garden (San Francisco)
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Virtual Picture Travel Map of California

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Click on California and take a virtual tour of San Francisco, Hollywood and Palm Springs. Visit places of interest such as the PGA West Golf Course, Santa Monica Pier, Alcatraz Island, Golden Gate Bridge and the Japanese Tea Garden.
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Maps of Mexico

Virtual Picture Travel Map of California

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Click on California and take a virtual tour of San Francisco, Hollywood and Palm Springs. Visit places of interest such as the PGA West Golf Course, Santa Monica Pier, Alcatraz Island, Golden Gate Bridge and the Japanese Tea Garden.
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Unesco: Japan: Hiraizumi Temples, Gardens, Archaeological Sites

For Students 9th - 10th
Hiraizumi - Temples, Gardens and Archaeological Sites Representing the Buddhist Pure Land comprises five sites, including the sacred Mount Kinkeisan. It features vestiges of government offices dating from the 11th and 12th centuries when...
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Japanese Bridge in Monet's Garden

For Students 9th - 10th
Visit Claude Monet's home and view the gardens that were the inspiration for many of his paintings.
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Ibiblio: Web Museum: Claude Monet

For Students 9th - 10th
This site presents a detailed biography of Claude Monet, as well as images of many of his works. His work is broken into numerous sub-sections for display purposes, and many include detailed accounts of the work.
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Claude Monet's: Works of Claude Monet

For Students 9th - 10th
View 85 representational works of the artist. Each painting is titled and dated, and is supplemented with either a description or a quote from the artist. Written in both English and French (available from homepage).