Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Songhay

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Songhay in the Sahel region of Africa. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal...
Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Chewa and Other Maravi Groups

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Maravi group of people, including the Chewa, of Malawi and neighboring countries. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family...
Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Introduction to Japan

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a short essay on Japan's geography and how it affected the culture of Japan.
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...
Unit Plan
Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Activities on Japan

For Students 3rd - 5th
This collection of K-3 activities about Japan includes an English/Japanese Picture Dictionary, the colors in Japanese, a Zoom School feature on Japan, Japanese origami, Japanese artists, maps, coloring pages, and more.
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Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Web Japan: Regions of Japan

For Students 3rd - 8th
Here is a map showing the nine regions of Japan followed by a brief discussion of the regions and their cultures.
Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Japan Research Book

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart teaches about Japan and life in Japan. Food, culture, sports and sites of interest are featured along with questions for Activotes.
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Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet: Japan

For Students 9th - 10th
Lonely Planet provides an overview of Japan's history. Also includes information about Japan's culture, geography, demographics, and more.
Website
Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Web Japan: Nipponia

For Students 9th - 10th
Nipponia is an online magazine, published quarterly, that introduces modern Japan to people all over the world. Browse articles on life and culture, travel and history, science and technology, art and entertainment, nature and geography,...