Japan Research Project
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- Explore and compare countries from around the world! Students complete a variety of engaging activities as they research the geography and culture of a country. Information is shared using interactive project templates that create an organized final presentation. This bundle includes all 20 of our c$55.00$80.00Save $25.00
Description
Students are the explorers in this country research project.*
Using books and websites, including our own kid-friendly website @ www.globetrottinkids.com, students investigate the geography and culture of Japan.
The Japan Research Project includes
- A Draft Book for guiding young explorers through the research process - providing step-by-step directions and graphic organizers to record information about a variety of topics. (See below)
- Project Templates that offer students a fun and creative way to share their discoveries through a final product (interactive notebook, poster, etc.).
- A Choice Menu Board with additional activities to choose from - such as preparing a dish and reading a folktale.
- A 4-Point Rubric for the students to review their final product before sharing it and for the teachers to assess the final product after the student shares it.
- An Answer Guide that provides possible answers for the Draft Book.
- A Globe Trottin’ Kids Passport & a Japan “stamp”
Geography
Draft Book: identifying the country’s location on a world map and continent map; completing a compass rose, country map, and map key
Templates: maps
Quick Facts
Draft Book: recording information about the country’s population, area, climate, products, and currency
Template: interactive wheel
Flag
Draft Book: coloring the country’s flag and describing the meaning of its color(s) and symbol(s)
Template: country flag
Language(s)
Draft Book: learn common words and phrases in the country’s official language
Template: vocabulary flaps
Food
Draft Book: choose dishes to create a menu for a day
Template: menu
Clothing
Draft Book: record traditional clothing for males and females
Template: paper dolls
Sports
Draft Book: list popular sports and activities
Template: soccer ball
Animals
Draft Book: identify and classify by species
Template: pocket and example strips
Influential People
Draft Book: describe the important contributions of individuals
Template: picture frames
Holidays & Celebrations
Draft Book: complete a 4 Ws (what, when, where, why) and 1 H (how) chart
Template: Save the Date cards
Globe Trottin' Kids country research projects can be completed as a class, in cooperative learning groups, or as an independent learning center.
- Develop geographical and cultural awareness.
- Build cross-cultural understanding and appreciation.
- Encourage further investigation of global topics.
- Introduce beginning research skills through a guided process.
- Inspire creativity with an engaging personalized project.
- Practice communication skills with a presentation of their final product.
* This product does not include information about the country. The student gathers the information through investigation.
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Encourage further exploration with additional country research projects.
Kids will love learning about our diverse world and filling their passports!
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