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A Trade Mission to Japan A WebQuest for 4th Grade Social Studies Designed by Dennis Pincock Introduction Introduction | Task | Process | Evaluation | Conclusion | Credits | Teacher PageTask Process Evaluation ConclusionCredits Teacher Page

introductionintroduction Dear Students of Valley Crest Elementary, As your governor, of the state of Utah, I would like to invite you to help me and the citizens of our wonderful state. I am creating a Trade Mission with the country of Japan. This mission is to create an economic and cultural partnership with the prosperous and historic nation of Japan. In preparation for this important alliance, our Trade Commission needs you to find some information and be prepared to report on your findings about Japan.alliance We need to know if our countries are compatible. We also need to know more about the people and the land of Japan, such as: language, geography, government, customs, etc.compatible Thank you for your assistance, John M. Huntsman, Jr. Dear Students of Valley Crest Elementary, As your governor, of the state of Utah, I would like to invite you to help me and the citizens of our wonderful state. I am creating a Trade Mission with the country of Japan. This mission is to create an economic and cultural partnership with the prosperous and historic nation of Japan. In preparation for this important alliance, our Trade Commission needs you to find some information and be prepared to report on your findings about Japan.alliance We need to know if our countries are compatible. We also need to know more about the people and the land of Japan, such as: language, geography, government, customs, etc.compatible Thank you for your assistance, John M. Huntsman, Jr.

The Task, page 1 As a member of Governor Huntsman’s Ad Hoc committee on Japan you will become more familiar with the nation of Japan and how it relates to you as a citizen of the state of Utah. Ad Hoc committee on Japan

Your task is to gather information about Japan and it’s people so you can report to the governor. Using videos, internet resources, and a variety of pictures you will find information you need about Japan. You will work on a committee to create an advisory report for the governor.advisory report The Task, page 2

This PowerPoint presentation contains all the worksheets, web links, and videos that are required for you to accomplish your task. The Task, page 3

The Process – phase 1 Steps to follow Link 1 You will be assigned to a committee consisting of 4 people 2 You need to select an assignment to work on with your committee 3 You and your committee need to watch the video “Japanland” 4 After viewing “Japanland” work with your committee to complete the “Overview” study guide

The Process – phase 2 Steps to follow Link 5 As the Society Specialist you need to gather information from the internet. 6 As the Geography Specialist you need to gather information from the internet. 7 As the Cultural Specialist you need to gather information from the internet. 8 As the Government Specialist you need to gather information from the internet.

The Process – phase 3 Steps to follow Link 9 Get with your committee and discuss your findings. As a committee, fill in the Utah column so you can compare Utah and Japan. 10 With your committee, complete an “Advisory Report” for the governor 11 Be prepared to report to my cultural attaché at least two ways Utah and Japan are different 12 Be prepared to report to my cultural attaché at least two ways Utah and Japan are the same.

Evaluation, page 1 Needs to Improve 1O.K.2 Good Work 3Fantastic4Score Ability to follow directions Student does not follow directions and makes little effort to listen Student relies on teacher and other students to stay on task Student follows directions and stays on task with little help needed Student stays on task without reminders and assists others Ability to research and retrieve appropriate information Student makes little or no effort to research and gather information Student does minimal research and gathers limited information Student conducts good research and collects adequate information Student conducts extensive research and collects voluminous information

Evaluation, page 2 Needs to Improve 1O.K.2 Good Work 3Fantastic4Score Ability to work in a committee Student does not participate in committee and creates a negative atmosphere for the committee Student provides limited input for the committee and relies on others to accomplish the task Student shares the responsibility and accomplishes the committee tasks Student shows positive leadership skills and provides direction and assistance to others Ability to produce a report which synthesizes research and committee discussion Student produces an inadequate report because of insufficient research and little committee involvement Student produces a report that shows limited research and not much committee involvement Student produces a good report that uses sufficient research and indicates strong committee involvement Student produces an exemplary report with extensive research and outstanding committee involvement

Conclusion Dear Students of Valley Crest Elementary, You have been a great help to me and the state of Utah. You have learned a tremendous amount of information about the land and people of Japan. Do you think that Utah and Japan are compatible for cultural and economic exchanges? John M. Huntsman, Jr. Dear Students of Valley Crest Elementary, You have been a great help to me and the state of Utah. You have learned a tremendous amount of information about the land and people of Japan. Do you think that Utah and Japan are compatible for cultural and economic exchanges? John M. Huntsman, Jr. If you would like to know more about some social customs in Japan... Click on the icon below.

Credits & References Website links Web Japan Web Japan Geograpy of Japan Geograpy of Japan Kids Web Kids Web heet.html#land heet.html#land heet.html#land heet.html#land Images Japan General GIFS Japan General GIFS Japanese Icon Images Japanese Icon Images general.htm general.htm general.htm general.htm icons-photos/daj-daj127 icons-photos/daj-daj127 icons-photos/daj-daj127 icons-photos/daj-daj127 Sounds “Sakura”, opening and closing theme “Sakura”, opening and closing theme mid mid mid mid

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Study Guide Society Specialist Your assignment is to research the following websites for information about the society in Japan. Your assignment is to research the following websites for information about the society in Japan. Use the Society Specialist Study Guide to record your findings. Click on Icon #1 to find information about: Housing, food, clothing Click on Icon #1 to find information about: Housing, food, clothing Click on Icon #2 to find information about: Schools Click on Icon #2 to find information about: Schools Click on Icon #3 to find information about: Customs Click on Icon #3 to find information about: Customs 123 Click icon to return to previous slide

Geography Specialist Your assignment is to research the following websites for information about the society in Japan. Your assignment is to research the following websites for information about the society in Japan. Use the Geography Specialist Study Guide to record your findings. Click on Icon #1 to get information about the regions of Japan. Click on Icon #1 to get information about the regions of Japan. Click on Icon #2 to get information about land and climate of Japan. Click on Icon #2 to get information about land and climate of Japan. Click on Icon #3 to get information about cities, lakes, mountains, etc. Click on Icon #3 to get information about cities, lakes, mountains, etc. Study Guide 123 Click icon to return to previous slide

Cultural Specialist Your assignment is to research the following websites for information about the culture in Japan. Your assignment is to research the following websites for information about the culture in Japan. Use the Cultural Specialist Study Guide to record your findings. Click on Icon #1 to find information about: sports and entertainment Click on Icon #1 to find information about: sports and entertainment Click on Icon #2 to find information about: art of Japan Click on Icon #2 to find information about: art of Japan Click on Icon #3 to find information about: music of Japan Click on Icon #3 to find information about: music of Japan Study Guide 123 Click icon to return to previous slide

Government Specialist Your assignment is to research the following websites for information about the government and economy in Japan. Your assignment is to research the following websites for information about the government and economy in Japan. Use the Government Specialist Study Guide to record your findings. Click on Icon #1 to find information about: Government structure Click on Icon #1 to find information about: Government structure Click on Icon #2 to find information about: Economy of Japan Click on Icon #2 to find information about: Economy of Japan Click on Icon #3 to find information about: National Anthem and Flag Click on Icon #3 to find information about: National Anthem and Flag Study Guide 123 Click icon to return to previous slide

DefinitionsDefinitions Ad Hoc Committee - a committee concerned or dealing with a specific subject or purpose. Click icon to return to previous slide

DefinitionsDefinitions Compatible - capable of existing or living together in harmony Click icon to return to previous slide

DefinitionsDefinitions Advisory Report – a report containing advice and information on a certain topic Click icon to return to previous slide

DefinitionsDefinitions Alliance – An agreement between nations, organizations, or individuals to act together for a common purpose. Click icon to return to previous slide

Ad Hoc Committee Jobs JobsResponsibilities Geography Specialist You need to get information about the land, physical features and climate of Japan. Government Specialist You need to get information on the government structure and economy of Japan. Cultural Specialist You need to get information on the sports, entertainment, art, and music of Japan Society Specialist You need to get information on the clothing, customs, religion, and family life of Japan. Click icon to return to previous slide

Committee formation Dear Teacher, I hereby appoint you as my Japan Cultural attaché. The formation of Ad Hoc Committees is your responsibility. Please assign four students to each committee. When the committees are formed please have the students select their area of specialty. Thank you, John M. Huntsman, Jr. Click icon to return to previous slide

With your committee, or as an entire class, watch the video “Japanland”. Ask your teacher when you will be able to view this DVD. Background Study

Click icon to return to previous slide After you have watched the video “Japanland” you need to get with your committee and complete the “Japan- Overview” study guide. Japan - overview Click on the Japanland picture to print “japan – overview” study guide

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