 April
2005
Journey
Through Japan
Discover Japan and its history online.
Grade Level: Pre-K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
http://www.journeythroughjapan.org/
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CONTENT:
Journey through Japan provides resources and materials for K-12 educators
including background readings, lesson plans, maps, an interactive
timeline, and a photo gallery. |
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SITE DESIGN:
The site is engaging and user-friendly. Various areas of the site
are clearly identified on the main page. Internal area pages have
a top navigation bar and a menu of choices for that area. There is
also a hand onsite search tool. Macromedia Flash Player is needed.
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REVIEW:
Journey through Japan offers students and teachers an opportunity
to explore Japan right from the classroom using interactive maps,
photographs and in-depth articles written by leading scholars and
experts on Japan. The site explores Japan through its places and
spaces, daily life, people, and culture and society. All of the
materials can be adapted to the needs and interests of your students.
Special features include information and photos about eight of Japan’s
cities, an interactive timeline of Japanese history, a photo gallery
of cities, architecture, temples and shrines, and snapshot tours
that “pair images and video clips with informative captions
and descriptions in taking you on behind-the-scenes journeys of
sites and activities.” Educational resources include lesson
plans, online resources, maps, timelines and more in a searchable
database.
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