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Predicate Adjective Worksheet

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this grammar worksheet, students identify and underline the predicate adjective in the 20 sentences. Students also underline the linking verbs in another set of 20 sentences.
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One Word -- Two Meanings

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this word with 2 meanings worksheet, students fill in the blanks to 2 sentences with the same word. Students complete 10 problems.
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Christina Aguilera

For Students 4th - 6th
In this Christina Aguilera worksheet, students read about the life of the performer, then complete a variety of comprehension activities. An answer key is included.
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John Lennon

For Students 4th - 6th
In this famous people learning exercise, students read a selection about the life of John Lennon, then complete a variety of comprehension activities including synonym matches, fill-in-the-blank sentence completions, unscrambling words...
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Giant Jellyfish Invasion

For Students 4th - 6th
In this reading comprehension skills learning exercise, students read a 1 page selection entitled "Giant Jellyfish Invasion" and then respond to 5 multiple choice questions.
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Ban Ki-moon

For Students 4th - 8th
In this famous person worksheet, students read a passage about Ban Ki-Moon and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze, synonym matches, and...
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Origami

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students create paper cranes using the art of Origami from Japan as a basis. This lesson includes three lesson enrichment activities, a vocabulary list, and ideas for possible origami materials.
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Daruma-san

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students set, and attain a goal using a daruma, a Japanese folk toy.
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The Rulers of Sky And Earth

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate how symbols of power, the dragon and the tiger, are portrayed in the art of China and Japan and compare and contrast this with the Western conception and portrayal of the dragon.
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Asian Museum Exhibit

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders role play the role of a curator of a local museum. In groups, they develop a new exhibit on Asia. They research specific countries in Southeast Asia and present their exhibit to the class. Art must also be included in...
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Japan: New Year's Day

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers discover how New Year's Day is celebrated in Japan. In groups, they create their own versions of Japanese kites using materials available to them in the classroom. They discover the signifigance of the kites to their...
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Zen Gardens

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Learners study the design elements and symbolism of Japanese gardens through a hands-on lesson in Zen Garden design.
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Fujiyama

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine and discuss Mt. Fuji (Fujiyama) and its effect on the culture and philosophy of Japan. This high school lesson is ideal for a Social Studies, Humanities, or Asian Studies class.
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Further Reading: Japan

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the Japanese people and how they lived in the World War II era. They conduct research in order to obtain information. Then they role play the part of different people in groups who lived during the time.
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Kimonos

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Learners create their own kimono design after researching the history, tradition, and techniques of kimono design and production. This art instructional activity can be connected easily to the Language Arts and/or Social Sciences.
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The Clothing of the Buddha

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars discuss the idea of cultural diffusion by examining how the sculptural portrayal of the Buddha's clothing evolved in Japanese and Chinese art. This instructional activity concludes with a group project and presentation.
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Beauty Behind Barbed Wire: The Relocation Camp Experience of Estelle Ishigo

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders study World War II through art.
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The Role of the Teacher

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students study the role of the teacher in various cultures and societies through in-class discussions, literature investigations, and personal reflection. Lesson extensions include a "Living Portraits" activity and a "Student becomes the...
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Dragons Of China And Japan

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students create drawings of dragons that could be found in the art of Japan or China. The lesson plan involves two-days of instruction and leads to student examples of dragons four-times larger than the originals.
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Ukiyo-e

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate and examine ukiyo-e, or Japanese woodblock prints, from the Edo period (1615-1868) in Japan and use this gained knowledge to compare Japanese culture to American societal trends.
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The Floating World

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore through art and literature the social mores and ideals of beauty during the Edo period (1615-1868) in Japan. This lesson includes resource links and possible lesson enrichments.
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Water Quality

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students investigate the properties of oil and water by making marbleized paper. They examine fish species by making Japanese fish prints and 3-D cardboard fish. They create posters that present messages about conserving our waterways.
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Shigaraki Pottery

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners write position papers from the point of view of a Shigaraki art collector in this lesson on pottery techniques found in Japan between the Kamakura and Muromachi periods.
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Haniwa

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use non-fired clay and posterboards to create and display examples of Haniwa and kofun in this exciting lesson for the Social Studies, Humanities, Asian Studies, or Art classroom.

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