Transcript Japan - Queen Anne's County Public School District

Japan
Research Project
Day Six
Food
What is the most popular food in
Japan?
In their daily life what is the staple
food of Japanese families?
Where are many fish sold?
Is there a culturally correct way that
the Japanese eat?
I need more help with eating the way
the Japanese do.
Culture
What is a pianica?
What is a Haiku?
Origami is a game of folding paper that
the children of Japan enjoy. What is
one of the most favorite shapes and
why do the Japanese people like it?
Is Japanese theater like American
theater?
Follow the directions on the next page.
Appreciating Differences
in Other Cultures
In this activity, you will read about some of the customs of the
Japanese People and then you will be asked to write about a
custom in your culture.
First, read the article about Chopstick Etiquette in Japan.
Now, read the article about Bowing in Japan.
Next, read the article about How to Eat Sushi in Japan.
Next, read the article about How to take a Japanese Bath.
Next, read the article about Japanese New Year
With your partner, small group, or class, discuss the similarities
and differences between the Japanese Culture and your culture.
Now select a tradition in your culture and describe the process in
detail. Write the description so that a person from another culture
would understand. Use the examples you read to give you ideas.
Remember how important it is to value the similarities and
differences of all cultures!
Greeting
What are some basic phrases I would
need to know in Japanese?
How do you count to ten in
Japanese?
When are kimonos supposed to be
worn?
This is the end of Day Six.
Additional extension activities
are on the remaining slides.
LittleExplorers.com
1. Look up the entry on Japan under "J." What is the capital city of Japan?
____________________________
2. This word starts with an "I." It is the name of a piece of land that is
completely surrounded by water. Japan is composed of many of these.
What is this word? _________________________
3. This word starts with an "A." It is the continent to which Japan belongs.
What is it called? ____________________________________
4. This word starts with an "S." These ancient Japanese warriors were wellknown for their fierceness. What are they called?
_________________________
5. This word starts with an "O." It is the art of folding paper into beautiful
shapes. What is it called? ______________________________________
6. This word starts with an "H." It is a type of poetry whose lines follow the
pattern: five syllables, seven syllables, and then five syllables. What is it
called? __________________________________
7. This word starts with a "C." This long-legged, long-necked, long-billed
wading bird is often used as a symbol of Japan. What is this bird?
_________________________
8. This word starts with a "K." It is a fish (a type of carp) that is often bred in
Japan and kept in ponds. What is it called?
_____________________________________
9. This word starts with a "K." It is a beautiful gown worn by some Japanese
women. What is it called?
_________________________________________
10. This word starts with a "J." It is a martial art that began in Japan. What
is it called? _________________________________________