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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Country: Japan

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students observe live Webcam views of Japan. They study its economy, government, and culture through paintings and facts. They label a map of Japan with its cities and rivers.
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Website
Globe Tracks

Travel for Kids: Fun Things to Do in Japan

For Students 3rd - 5th
"Kids already know a little about Japan if they collect Pokemon cards or buy Hello Kitty. Japan may seem very "modern," but it has a long history of tradition deeply embedded in everyday life." This site explores the geography and...
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Website
Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Web Japan: Economy and Industry

For Students 3rd - 8th
Read about the economy of Japan, which is based mainly on manufacturing. You can also find out about their agriculture and transportation systems from this article from the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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Website
Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Kids Web Japan: High Tech Japan

For Students 3rd - 8th
At this site sponsored by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, high tech aspects of modern Japan are explained by products, such as cellular phone, game machine, bullet train, high tech eco products and dog language translator. The...