1. Make a list a what you know about the culture of Japan! Topics to consider: food, clothing, theatre, etc. Challenge: List anything you know about the location and physical geography of Japan.

2. I can label and identify the 4 main Japanese Islands, physical features, and location of Japan.

3. Read page 220 Geography and Settlement Answer: What effect did the mountainous terrain of Japan have on its early settlers?

4. Use the map on page 221 for this map activity: Label the four main islands of Japan Label the 4 bodies of water around Japan Color each island a different color and shade the water blue

5. 1. Which 2 countries are closest to Japan? 2. List the 4 islands of Japan.