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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Chinese Civil War

For Students 9th - 10th
This article gives a thorough description of the events that lead up to the Chinese Civil War, breaking down the people and events that lead to a historical change that touched the world. Includes links to terms and people that may need...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Japan

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the culture of Japan. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc....
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Read Works

Read Works: Day of Infamy

For Teachers 5th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] A biographical text about Richard Hansing's experiences in the Navy while stationed in Pearl Harbor in December of 1941. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading...
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University of Oregon

University of Oregon: Pizzaz!

For Teachers 1st - 9th Standards
Come and check out this incredible resource from the University of Oregon. This site features links to creative-writing for poetry and fiction, as well as other teacher resources.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Dog Chasing

For Students 9th - 10th
Dog chasing was one of three archery drills popular during the Edo period (1615-1868). Originally an exercise to improve martial skills, it became a formal sport with defined rules as early as the 14th century.
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Curated OER

Graphic Taken From the Burma Campaign Animated Map

For Students 9th - 10th
Map animation tracks key events that unfolded in Burma during the Second World War, beginning with the Japanese invasion.
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University of St Andrews: Takakazu Seki Kowa

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the University of St. Andrews provides a biography of the Japanese mathematician Takakazu Seki Kowa, also known as "The Arithmetical Sage".
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Soramitsu: Historical Geographical Tour of Nara From the Air

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides detailed aerial maps of the historic Nara district of Japan.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Northeast China, 1971

For Students 9th - 10th
"Northeast China - the provinces of Heilungkiang, Kirin, and Liaoning - is the most important region of the country and a nationally significant and still-developing center of agricultural production. Most of the Northeast remained...
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Unesco: Japan: Buddhist Monuments in the Horyu Ji Area

For Students 9th - 10th
There are around 48 Buddhist monuments in the Horyu-ji area, in Nara Prefecture. Several date from the late 7th or early 8th century, making them some of the oldest surviving wooden buildings in the world. These masterpieces of wooden...
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Japan guide.com: Samurai

For Students 9th - 10th
This Japanese guide book site offers general information and history on the samurai, the warrior class of feudal Japan.
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Japan guide.com: Samurai

For Students 9th - 10th
This Japanese guide book site offers general information and history on the samurai, the warrior class of feudal Japan.
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Code of the Samurai: A Modern Translation of the Bushido Shoshinsu

For Students 9th - 10th
This Japanese guide book site offers general information and history on the samurai, the warrior class of feudal Japan.
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The Last Samurai

For Students 9th - 10th
This Japanese guide book site offers general information and history on the samurai, the warrior class of feudal Japan.
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Guide to Japan: Shinto

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains descriptive information about the Japanese religion Shinto and its history.
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Guide to Japan: Shinto

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains descriptive information about the Japanese religion Shinto and its history.
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Guide to Japan: Shinto

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains descriptive information about the Japanese religion Shinto and its history.
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Myanmar (Formerly Burma)

For Students 9th - 10th
This is chapter 5 of A Concise History of Southeast Asia and it surveys what life was like under the Japanese occupation in Burma and elsewhere in that region.Chapter 5: WORLD WAR II1941 to 1945
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Cut Out From Image of Bird and Flower (Ukiyo E)

For Students 9th - 10th
An exhibition review on the Japanese art form Ukiyo-e. Very nice images and history of this art form with an interpretation of an historical link of Japan and the Western world.
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Cut Out From an Ukiyo E Image Depicting Row of Houses With People

For Students 9th - 10th
An exhibition review on the Japanese art form Ukiyo-e. Very nice images and history of this art form with an interpretation of an historical link of Japan and the Western world.
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Portion of a Modern Wood Block in the Ukiyo E Style

For Students 9th - 10th
An exhibition review on the Japanese art form Ukiyo-e. Very nice images and history of this art form with an interpretation of an historical link of Japan and the Western world.
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Burma Campaign, 1942

For Students 9th - 10th
Official Defense department history of the Burma campaign in 1942 which resulted in the loss of Burma to the Japanese. The role of General Stillwell is explored.
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Burma Campaign, 1942

For Students 9th - 10th
Official Defense department history of the Burma campaign in 1942 which resulted in the loss of Burma to the Japanese. The role of General Stillwell is explored.
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Curated OER

Burma Campaign, 1942

For Students 9th - 10th
Official Defense department history of the Burma campaign in 1942 which resulted in the loss of Burma to the Japanese. The role of General Stillwell is explored.

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