Consortium for Ocean Science Exploration and Engagement (COSEE)
Fish Morphology
Life comes in all different shapes and sizes, and fish are no exception. Here, young scientists create fish prints as they learn how specific characteristics allow different species to survive in their particular habitats.
Curated OER
Spanish Punctuation & Capitalization
Grammar rules in all languages, but that doesn't mean it's the same from English to Spanish. This informational webpage describes the similarities and differences between English and Spanish for the following: periods, commas, question...
EMC
The Inn of Lost Time Reader's Resource
Introduce "The Inn of Lost Time" by Lensey Namioka to your middle schoolers with a reader's resource page. It includes links to different activities, including a creative writing prompt about losing fifty years of your life, and a...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: List of Japanese Writers
This is a sizeable list of Japanese writers and poets, organized alphabetically. It includes many 20th century and contemporary people, as well as a scattering of writers from earlier periods. Some authors have extensive articles; others...
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Web Museum: Japanese Art and Architecture
This Ibiblio.org site is a thorough description of Japanese art and architecture. There are no pictures, but the writing makes up for this in its extensive history and descriptions.
Library of Congress
Loc: Japanese Immigration
A detailed account of the saga of Japanese immigration to America, first to Hawaii, then encountering resistance on the U.S. Mainland, encountering difficulties during WWII, and rebuilding a community.
ArtLex
Art Lex: History of Japanese Art
A very general survey of the history of Japanese art. Click on any of the time periods to learn more specific information about each one. Includes several examples; click on the title of each work to enlarge the image and to learn more.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Japanese Literature
Wikipedia provides detailed information on the history, forms, and authors of Japanese literature. Includes external links and hyperlinked terms.
PBS
P.o.v.: The Japanese Concept of "Wa"
Part of a larger P.O.V. site about high-school-level baseball in Japan, this page delves into the meaning of "wa," a code of behavior that underscores the Japanese sense of group harmony, especially as it applies to the team sport of...
Other
Shadowofleaves.com: History of Japanese Swords
Follow the history of Japanese swords from the earliest times to present. Different kinds of swords were introduced during different historical periods with the samurai sword being the most well known.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Japanese Encephalitis
Site goes into great detail about Japanese encephalitis
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Japanese Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Japanese Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Japanese
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Japanese. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note:...
The History Cat
The History Cat: Japanese Internment
Discover why in 1942 the Japanese Americans living in California were moved away from the coast and its vital military installations and put into relocation camps.
Other
Godchecker: Japanese Gods: A Z List
Complete list with description of the gods and goddesses of Japanese mythology contains 181 diety names and 127 entries.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Japanese Chin
Illustrated entry provides a brief description of the Japanese Chin and offers statistics and details on the breed's temperament and value as a pet.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Japanese Macaque (Macaca Fuscata)
Learn facts about the Japanese Macaque, including details on its appearance, evolution, habitat, breeding, diet, conservation status, and predatory lifestyle.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Japanese Internment
Discusses the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II, an action that resulted from Franklin D. Roosevelt's Executive Order 9066. The constitutionality of the order was challenged all the way to the Supreme Court by Fred...
OpenStax
Open Stax: Japanese Music: Some Songs for Children
Teach your students four Japanese songs. They will enjoy learning to sing these songs. It also includes suggestions on how to use these songs for interdisciplinary units.
American Kennel Club
American Kennel Club: Japanese Chin
The page by the American Kennel Club provides facts, breed standards, and video on the Japanese Chin.
Georgia Aquarium
Georgia Aquarium: Japanese Spider Crab
Use this animal guide to learn the scientific name and discover the habitat, diet, reproduction, physical and unique characteristics of the Japanese spider crab.
Other
Discover Nikkei: Japanese Migration to Paraguay
A short but concise description of Japanese immigration to Paraguay that gives information about how they were received and what work they performed.
Alberta Online Encyclopedia
Alberta Online Encyclopedia: The Japanese Settlers
A brief overview of Japanese settlement in Alberta. Includes several interesting audio clips.
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