Japan
JAPAN
Essential Questions
Where in the world is Japan?
Essential Questions
Where in the world is Japan?
- Physical Geography/Natural Resources
- Major islands and oceans
- Major cities and landmarks
- Climate
- Population density
- Geographical challenges (earthquakes, tsunami, volcanoes)
- Impact on culture
- Visual Art
- Music
- Literature
- Theatre
- Other
- (September): Moon Festival (Tsuki-mi)
- (October): Sports Day (Undo-kai)
- (November):7-5-3 Festival (shichi-go-san)
- (January): New Years (Oshogatsu)
- (February): Drive the Demon Away Day (Setsubun)
- (March): Girl's Day (Hina Matsuri)
- (April): Cherry Blossom Festival (Hanami)
- (May): Children's Day (Kodomo no hi)
- House
- Customs
- Family relationships
- Meals
- Sports
- Length of school year/time
- Customs/Routines
- Sports
- Bullet Trains/Trains
- Bikes
- Cars
- Walk
- Communication technology
- Games/entertainments