CKHG Unit 3: The Culture of Japan
Focus:
This unit explores the physical geography and society of Japan, as well as the rich cultural traditions that still resonate within this modern, industrialized nation.
Students begin the unit by looking at the geography of Japan—its thousands of islands and varied landscapes. They will travel through mountains, ricefields, and volcanoes, and take a look at Japan’s wonderful wildlife. Then students will explore the large and populous cities of Japan as well as the technology and industrialization that fuel its economic growth. They will learn about the Japanese government and the day-to-day life of their fellow students in Japan, including school. Finally, students will study the rich art and traditions that underlie Japan’s culture.
In just three chapters, students will learn about origami; haiku; agricultural and religious festivals; the physical geography that informs much of Japan’s way of life; and the busy modern culture that is Japan today.
Number of Lessons: 3
Instruction Time:
We have intentionally left the pacing and timing needed to teach the content presented in the Teacher Guide and Student Book very flexible. Teachers can choose how much they read aloud and discuss in a single instructional period, as well as how often each week they use the CKHG materials.
Additional Search Terms:
social studies • geography • religion • nonfiction • informational text • volcano • Mount Fuji • snow monkey • cranes • fishing • paddy fields • Tokyo • yen • robots • emperor • earthquakes • kimono • origami • Shichi-go-san • haiku • woodblocks
