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Japan Country Study

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Our first package we received from the Cultural Exchange we participated in, was from Japan. Japan is such a fascinating country to study and we have been having an amazing time learning about this culture. The Japan Country Study printable pack is a great way to learn and has been a welcome addition to our Japan Country Study.
 
Japan Country Study

Japan Country Study

 
In our cultural exchange package, we received some Japanese erasers which the boys have been using, when needed, while completing their written work.
Japan Country Study Erasers
 
In the package, there was also some Japanese money. We researched Japanese money, talked about the Yen and how different it is to the money we have here in Australia.
 

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Japan Country Study Japanese Coins

 
 
Bento lunches are popular in Japan and in our package we received bento picks, so we decided to try they out for lunch one day. The boys helped create their lunch box that contained mandarin, carrot pieces cut into stars, Australia shaped sandwiches and heart shaped ham and cheese.
 
Japan Country Study Bento Boxes
 
Japan Country Study Close up of Bento Box
 
Japan Country Study Sandwich in Bento Box
 
Also included was a bug styled sticker sheet. We researched the different types of bugs found all over the world before having fun placing the stickers all over the pictures.
 
Japan Country Study Japanese Bug Stickers
 
Sushi is also a popular dish of Japan. I found a sushi kit at Woolworths and we decided to give it a try.
 
Japan Country Study Sushi Kit
 
As we don’t eat a lot of seafood, we decided to place chicken in our sushi rolls.
 
Japan Country Study Making Sushi
 
The boys really enjoyed helping make the sushi, which was quite easy with the kit. They weren’t impressed with the taste, so I don’t think it will become a staple in our house.
 
Japan Country Study Finished Sushi
 
We have never done any sand painting before, so completing the sand painting kit in our package was a new experience for the boys. And a fun one at that. As there was only one picture, they took turns at completing different area of the picture.
 
Japan Country Study Sand Painting
 
Also included was a Japanese fan, a paper plane, washi tape, decorations and some origami paper. After researching origami, we found some easy to follow instructions and created a boat and a butterfly. The Heart came in the package.
 
Japan Country Study Origami
 
Japan is famous for the cherry blossoms. We learnt about the cherry blossoms in the Japan Country Study before creating our own cherry blossom art pieces. These were created by dabbing the bottom of a soda bottle into some red paint and tapping it on the paper, which they had already painted on a brown tree. We also created these Cherry Blossom Fans.
 
Japan Country Study Cherry Blossom Fingerprint Painting
 
The boys also made their own fans from a coffee filter which they decorated themselves. The designed they decorated them with is the cherry blossom.
 
Japan Country Study Fan
 
Sumo wrestling is a popular sport in Japan. The boys made a sumo wrestler from paper and pipe cleaners.
 
Japan Country Study Sumo Wrestler
 
 We used this amazing Japan Unit Study to go with all our products we received. This really helped the boys learn more about this amazing country. To complete this study you will have to provide your child with books relating to France and/or access to the internet for them to research the country for the answers.
 
Japan Country Study More Pages

There are so many activities in this study. The activities include:

  • Learning about the Flag
  • Decorating / colouring in the flag
  • Mapping places on the map of Japan
  • Finding Japan on the world map
  • Learning about the country, population, money and language
  • Learning about cherry blossoms
  • Learn about origami
  • Japanese Food
  • Animals that live in Japan
  • Japanese homes
  • Japanese clothing
  • Learning about Bonsai
  • Learn about Famous Japanese people ~ Toru Takemitsu and Katsushika Hokusai

Answers included.

Japan Country Study More Pages
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Category: Homeschooling, Kids ActivitiesTag: Country Studies, Geography, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, History, Social Studies, Unit Studies

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  1. Big mamma frog

    August 11, 2012 at 6:51 pm

    Some fabulous ideas there!
    We’ve had two packages arrive from our World Culture Exchange, just waiting for the other two to arrive.

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  2. Stacey Jones

    August 12, 2012 at 12:50 am

    We are in 3 groups and have had half of them arrive so far. The boys are loving learning about different countries and cultures. It is a wonderful thing to be part of.

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  3. Big mamma frog

    August 12, 2012 at 8:24 am

    We’d do a lot more if it wasn’t so expensive to post these things. It’s probably cost me nearly GB£40 to send the four packages and I’d already omitted some things because the packages were getting heavy.

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  4. alldonemonkey.com

    August 25, 2012 at 2:54 am

    What great ideas! I love that you took the items in the package and made them into such fun activities. The sand painting especially looks like fun! Thanks for sharing at the Culture Swapper!

    Reply
  5. Stacey Jones

    August 26, 2012 at 2:09 am

    I just found this website: http://www.postcrossing.com/
    It is about sending postcards instead of packages which is sure to be a lot cheaper.

    Reply

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