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Discovering Japan Through Cooperative Research

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Search a variety of sources to create a multimedia or book project about Japan. Learners use the independent investigation method to plan and conduct research about Japan. They use the information they discover to create a computer book or a multimedia project for an oral presentation. Multiple resources and reproducible materials are included.

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CCSS: Adaptable
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research reports, Research, textual evidence, evidence, publication, japan

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japan, research report, Informational Text, textual evidence, integrate information, publish, multi-media presentation, independent investigation method, english language arts
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Grade
4th - 6th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Instructional Strategy
Project-Based Learning

Common Core

W.4.2.a W.4.2.b W.4.9.a W.5.2.a W.5.2.b W.6.2.a W.6.2.b

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