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Geography of Japan - Lesson 3

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Geography of Japan - Lesson 3

In this lesson students explore the wildlife of Japan and consider what makes it home to so many different animal species. Using the information sheets, students will gather information about some animals and their habitats and create a labelled map showing where they are located in Japan.

Geography of Japan - Lesson 2

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Geography of Japan - Lesson 2

In lesson 2, students will learn about the climate of Japan and the climatic variations between different regions. Using information fact sheets about the different seasons and seasonal festivals they will produce a climate calendar and decide the best time to visit Japan.

Geography of Japan - Lesson 1

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Geography of Japan - Lesson 1

In the first lesson of this unit students learn key features of Japan’s location and geography, including that it is within the Pacific Ring of Fire and on the boundaries of four tectonic plates. They will consider the opportunities and challenges of living in Japan.

Geography of Japan

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Geography of Japan

The Geography of Japan is a 7 lesson unit for KS3 designed to give students an introduction to both the human and physical geography of Japan. It is pitched at Year 7 and 8 classes but could be adapted for other year groups.

Japanese Sports Quiz

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Japanese Sports Quiz

Introduce students to six traditional Japanese sports and martial arts (Karate, Judo, Kendo, Kyudo, Yabusame, and Sumo) using this short and fun interactive quiz.

Japanese Culture and Wellbeing - Lesson 6

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Japanese Culture and Wellbeing - Lesson 6

Focusing on giving in the '5 Ways to Wellbeing', Lesson 5 explores the links between giving to others and its impact on positive wellbeing through the customs and culture of Japan.

Japanese Culture and Wellbeing - Lesson 5

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Japanese Culture and Wellbeing - Lesson 5

Focusing on learning in the '5 Ways to Wellbeing', Lesson 5 explores the links between positive wellbeing and the development of new skills and knowledge through the Japanese art of manga.

Japanese Culture and Wellbeing - Lesson 4

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Japanese Culture and Wellbeing - Lesson 4

Focusing on taking notice in the '5 Ways to Wellbeing', Lesson 4 explores the links between nature, mindfulness and mental health through Japan’s symbolic cherry blossom.

Japanese Culture and Wellbeing - Lesson 3

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Japanese Culture and Wellbeing - Lesson 3

Focusing on being active in the '5 Ways to Wellbeing', Lesson 3 explores the links between physical and mental health and the importance of staying active through the Japanese concept of Radio Taiso.

Japanese Culture and Wellbeing - Lesson 2

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Japanese Culture and Wellbeing - Lesson 2

Focusing on connection in the '5 Ways to Wellbeing', Lesson 2 explores the importance of connecting with other people. Using the Japanese festival of Obon, students will learn to describe what home and family means and why connecting with others improves our wellbeing.