JAPAN

 

                    

 

Study your Chapter 24 Terms by viewing my Power point on those terms

 

Complete a Venn Diagram comparing/contrasting schools in the United States and Japan. Here is a link to the worksheet

 

Explore the National Geographic’s Standards

 

Know your map of Japan and you can do a Japan puzzle of the map at this site ………

 

Chapter 24 Term Worksheet can be printed here

 

A review sheet for the test can be found here

 

Learn about sumo!!!  View the Power Point I will be showing and talking about in class here…..

 

Climb Mt. Fuji web activity – students will write down 10 facts they view on this site on the other side of the half piece of paper, and turn into me at the end of the period.

 

JAPAN LINKS:

Sumo – view this link to see numerous pictures of all things sumo.  View this site to learn where sumo comes from and the rules of sumo. This site also gives you great facts and information on sumo.

 

Mt. Fuji – this mountain of Japan is described in detail.  Enjoy this one!!

 

Facts and Figures about Japan – need information on Japan?  Here’s the site to check out

 

Welcome to Edo – this is the ancient name for Tokyo. Explore this awesome site on traditional Japan

 

Japan – learn and explore the people, culture, and education of Japan

 

Kids Web Japan – all things Japan are described on the extensive site. Listen to students speak the language as well.  This site needs to be seen to be appreciated.

 

Japan’s Secret Garden – experience life around Lake Biwa, Japan

 

A-Bomb Museum – comprehensive site on the atomic bomb and Hiroshima. When looking at the list of links, find “Tour Around Peace Park” to see the park in Hiroshima that has a staute dedicated to Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes

 

The Race to Build the A-Bomb – this site gives you information on the people involved in the making of the atomic bomb

 

The Perfect Pearl – PBS site on the history of the pearl

 

Ainu Museum – learn the history of the Ainu people at this site

 

Japanese Costume – learn what a kimono is and how to tie one.  Great site!!

 

Shinto – learn about one of Japan’s main religions at this site

 

Japanese Samurai – want to know the history of the samurai?  Here is a great site to view

 

Shinkasen – learn about the bullet train of Japan at this great site

 

Japanese Gardens – view the beautiful gardens of Japan

 

Volcanoes of Japan- being a part of the Ring of Fire isn’t easy, but this site gives you great pics and information on the main volcanoes of Japan

 

Japan Atlas – slide shows and descriptions of each region of Japan is at this site.  Simply awesome!!

 

The Castles of Japan – this Thinkquest site is great with wonderful pictures!!!

 

Japan – Memoirs of a Secret Empire – welcome to Japan in the 16th century. Learn about Japan through the eyes of 10 characters listed, as well as view the timeline and listen to interactive instruments