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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Europe and Asia Events

For Teachers 10th - 12th
In this historical events of Europe and Asia worksheet, students read the dates, purposes, key people, and outcomes of the 5 listed events on the graphic organizer.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Japanese Prisoner of War Camps

For Students 5th - 6th
In this World War II worksheet, students read the 10 clues about Japan's prisoners of war during the war. Students use the clues to find 10 words to complete the crossword puzzle.
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Handout
US National Archives

Nara: The Treaty of Kanagawa

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about,and a scanned copy of, the Treaty of Kanagawa between the United States and Japan.
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Article
Other

Japan guide.com: Militarism and World War Ii

For Students 9th - 10th
Outlines Japanese history from 1915-1945. There are also many links to other information about Japan.
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Website
Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Japan

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a country profile and comprehensive travel guide to Japan, background details, and numerous links to key information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, tourism, government, and...
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Website
BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Japan

For Students 9th - 10th
The BBC provides a general overview of the country of Japan. Content includes a focus on Japan's recent history, leaders and media. There is also a timeline of key events in Japanese history.
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Handout
Yale University

The Opening of Japan to the West

For Students 9th - 10th
Site offers wonderful illustrations of Perry's expedition to Japan with brief descriptions.
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Handout
Other

History of Japan: 1600 1860

For Students 9th - 10th
Site provides an overview of the Tokugawa era in China, its political system, and its conclusion.