Lesson

Title "Ichi-Ni-San-Shi-Go . . . Japan"  Studying Japan using the 5 Themes of Geography
Lesson Description  Students learn about Japan's physical and cultural geography through reference sheets, guided research, and the creation of a 5 Themes Graphic Organizer & Mini-Poster.
Author Jeannine Kuropatkin
Grade Level 6-8
Duration 3-4 class periods

 
National Geography Standards National Language Arts Standards
3, 4, 5, 10, 12, 14, 15
1, 2, 7, 8

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Teacher Instructions

Five Themes Reference Sheet

Which Theme is it?

Five Themes Graphic Organizer (Blank)

Five Themes Graphic Organizer (Example)

Five Themes Mini-Poster (Blank)

Five Themes Mini-Poster (Example)

Researching Japan on the Internet Student Tip Sheet

Assessment Rubric for Graphic Organizer and Mini-Poster

Maps for the Lesson:

Blank Map of Asia

Blank Map of Japan


Key for Asia Map

Key for Japan Map

Satellite view of Japan (Courtesy of NASA)


Extension Materials to Introduce the 5 Themes:

Powerpoint Presentation

Postcard Analysis