Key into Japan

Japan is a land full of contrasts and extremes, rich with traditions and beliefs, yet one of the most technologically advanced in the world. Key into Japan offers interesting and exciting ways for students to build higher-order thinking skills, while developing deeper understandings of the ideas and values of the country.

Students work independently through a broad selection of topics and activities that cater for a range of learning styles. Each topic features:

• Fact files: students read and build knowledge
• Something to think about: a focus question for whole-class brainstorming and discussion
• Activities: step by step instructions supported by an illustrated activity sheet.

Examples of the activities include:

• recreating Japanese arts and crafts such as paper making and manga
• reading and learning about special festivals for children
• making a hanko seal with your name in it
• designing your own set of Hanufuda cards and learning to play the game
• planning a miniature garden in the Japanese style
• creating a lacquer-work bento box for a picnic
• inventing an electronic gadget or robot that performs a task for you
• cooking up some traditional Japanese recipes.

Key into Japan is packed with great ideas to bring Japan to life in the classroom.