Feudal Japan - It's All Japanese to Me!

Learners locate Japan on a globe, name the major physical features, and describe the physical environment. They survey the differences and similarities between the life and culture of Japanese young people and American young people.

Students recognize that the feudal times of Japan changed the lives of its people.In this Japanese history and geography lesson, students understand how Japan's geography in the ring of fire and its strong feelings of honor and duty have...

Students are introduced to the way the Japanese celebrate the new year. Using the internet, they compare and contrast the celebrations in Japan with those in Korea. After being read a story, they complete a worksheet on the series of...

Here is a map showing the nine regions of Japan followed by a brief discussion of the regions and their cultures.

For this adjectives practice worksheet, students use the provided graphic organizer to list 6 adjectives for Japan. Students then write 6 sentences using the adjectives they listed.

In this adjectives practice worksheet, students use the provided graphic organizer to list 6 adjectives to describe Sumo wrestling. Students then write 6 sentences using the adjectives they listed.

Students explore the geography and culture of Japan through the story "Sea of Gold" by Yoshiko Uchida. They draw a travel poster of Japan, label a map of Japan, use chopsticks to eat Cheerios, read and discuss various books about Japan,...

Students explore paper cranes. In this Japan and paper cranes lesson, students discuss Japanese culture and history prior to creating their own paper cranes. 

Student gains insight into the culture of Japan. They articulate the main ideas and supporting details, also they create a "glimpse of Japan" with an illustrated and written summary of the main idea and four supporting details from the...

Students discuss leisure activities of old Japan. They depict familiar stories or information through symbolic illustrations. Students decide upon game rules and interact in a positive manner while playing the game. They play...