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Breaking News English: World's Oldest Man Dies

For Students 4th - 8th
In this English worksheet, students read "World's Oldest Man Dies," and then respond to 20 fill in the blank, 15 short answer, 8 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
Interactive
Curated OER

Can You Name the Dog Breed?

For Students 4th - 7th
In this online quiz instructional activity, learners answer a set of questions about breeds of dogs. Answers may be submitted for review by clicking a link at the bottom of the page.
Worksheet
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Dog Breed Origins

For Students 3rd
  In this trivia quiz, the information focuses on dog breed origins. Students respond to 10 multiple choice questions and submit answers electronically via this interactive website.    
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A New Century Of Flight

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Pupils study an article on high speed travel.  In this investigative lesson plan students pupils read an article, answer questions then work in groups to calculate problems. 
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Travel to Japan: History of Japan

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides very detailed links to every time frame within the history of Japan. Excellent source.
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Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Web Japan: History

For Students 3rd - 8th
Check out this chart detailing the major historic events in Japan from its Stone Age beginnings to 2005. There is a column on the chart that shows major world events also for comparison.
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Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metropolitan Museum of Art: Timeline of Art History: Japan: a.d. 500 1000

For Students 9th - 10th
Interactive timeline allows visitors to view representative works of Japanese art in a segmented chronology that extends from AD 500 to 1000. Includes examples from different periods in Japanese history and from all geographical regions....
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Other

National Association of Japan America Societies: Edo Japan: A Virtual Tour

For Students 9th - 10th
Edo is the ancient name for Tokyo and this site provides a virtual experience for students to learn about the government, economy, and social life of Tokyo prior to the 19th century.
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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.
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Japan: The Official Guide: History & Culture: Experience Japanese Culture

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Understand the culture of Japan from architecture to Bonsai to storytelling and tallisman.
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A&E Television

History.com: Vj Day: Victory Over Japan Day

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive discussion of V-J Day or the day victory was declared in Japan. Includes details and facts about World War II and the war in the Pacific, the surrender, related photos and speeches, battle maps, and more.
Article
The Economist

The Economist: Country Briefings: Japan

For Students 9th - 10th
A profile of Japan that includes links to recent articles about Japan from the "Economist," the influential newspaper of worldwide business and economic affairs. Includes a page of basic facts about the country (population, major exports...
Lesson Plan
US Navy

U.s. Navy Museum: Commodore Perry and the Opening of Japan

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson plan discusses the American initiative to open Japan to western trade. It also features a biography of Commodore Perry, an exploration of the Japanese class system, and various learning activities.
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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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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.
Online Course
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Politics and Policy in Contemporary Japan

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This collection of readings introduces the politics and policy process of contemporary Japan.
Online Course
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Politics and Policy in Contemporary Japan

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This collection of readings introduces the politics and policy process of contemporary Japan.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Japan History and Timeline Overview

For Students 3rd - 8th
Kids learn about the history and timeline of the country of Japan including early civilizations, classical, medieval, the Edo period, shoguns, the empire of Japan, and democracy on this site.
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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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Library of Congress

Loc: Country Studies: Japan [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A wonderful resource on Japan can be found here. It provides an in-depth study of the history of the country, their society and culture, education and arts, economy, relations with other nations, politics, national security, and much...
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National Diet Library, Japan: Portraits of Modern Japanese Historical Figures

For Students 9th - 10th
Portrait photographs of nearly two hundred Japanese statesmen, government officials, military officers, businesspeople, artists, and others who had an impact on the history of modern Japanese society. Each portrait is accompanied by a...
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Brown University

Brown University Library Center: Perry Visits Japan: A Visual History

For Students 9th - 10th
Showcases a beautiful Japanese scroll that depicts Commodore Matthew Perry's landing in Japan in 1854 and a set of lithographs by Willam Heine that illustrate Perry's expedition. These visual images accompanied by student essays are...
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Digital History

Digital History: The Decision to Drop the Bomb [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
The day before the bombing of Pearl Harbor, President Franklin Roosevelt gave the go-ahead to scientists to develop an atomic bomb. This site gives a good overview of the war in the Pacific against Japan, the increasing successes of the...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Japan

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the culture of Japan. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc....

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