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Education in Japan

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Students compare and contrast the Japanese educational system with that of the United States and debate the merits of both.

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educational system japan, us, social studies
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Grade
5th - 7th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
2 hrs
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Discussion
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