Introduction to Japan

Today, we looked briefly at where Japan is in the world. We looked at "snapshots" of Japan's culture, history and geography in order to get a feeling for the land and its people. The slide show can be found here slide show of Japan
We also had a chance to share what we know with a KWL exercise: What we know? What we want to know and what we learnt: ( you will be able to access your KWL document here once it is finished). Everyone put in a great effort coming up with ideas!
We also had a chance to label a map of Japan with its oceans, its islands and its neighbours. As an extra, I asked you to label Tokyo and Mt Fuji (aka Fuji San).

If you missed this exercise, the map can be picked up in Mr. Marshall's room.

The Geography of Japan

Today, we looked at the Geography of Japan.  We looked at where Japan is in the world in relation to Canada.  We looked at several different maps that depicted the following: the Pacific Ring of Fire, the population, topography,climate and currents. The maps can be accessed here: Japan: Maps  In groups, we shared photos of Japan and made hypotheses of where the photos could have been taken by using our new understanding. Great hypotheses! We discussed how Japan is isolated and protected due to its geography.We also noted the lack of arable land and high population density in low lying regions. Lastly, we considered how Japan's beauty and cataclysmic natural history has created a culture that reveres (deeply respects) nature.

The class worked on a worksheet and answered the questions using both the text, pages 175-177 and google.  A copy of the worksheet can be found here Japan: Geography Worksheet.

Introduction to Japan 8-2

Today, we looked briefly at where Japan is in the world. We looked at "snapshots" of Japan's culture, history and geography in order to get a feeling for the land and its people. The slide show can be found here Japan slide show
We also had a chance to share what we know with a KWL exercise: What we know? What we want to know and what we learnt: You can access the document here ( you will be able to access your KWL document here once it is finished). It was great to see how engaged everyone was with the activity.  
We also filled out a map of Japan. We labelled its 4 main islands, the seas and oceans, Mt. Fuji, Tokyo and the countries to the west of it.

Homework: Please finish the map for homework and bring it to next class on Wednesday, March 5. 

Introduction to Japan

Today, we looked briefly at where Japan is in the world. We looked at "snapshots" of Japan's culture, history and geography in order to get a feeling for the land and its people. The slide show can be found here slide show of Japan
We also had a chance to share what we know with a KWL exercise: What we know? What we want to know and what we learnt: You can access the document here: KWL Japan Exercise. It was wonderful to see how engaged everyone was and the effort each of you put into the exercise.  Very much appreciated! 

Homework:  pages 175-178 in your Pathways Textbook.

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