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Early Growth and Expansion: Russia and Japan Lesson PlanEarly Growth and Expansion: Russia and Japan Lesson Plan
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Fifth graders examine the role of geography in both the political expansion of Russia and the isolation of Japan. They evaluate the costs and benefits of Russia's expansion. They complete a worksheet exploring Japanese feudalism and imposed isolation.

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japan, russia

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ivan the great, ivan the terrible, japan, japanese feudalism, russia, social studies
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Grade
5th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
5 days

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