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Maneki-neko waving cat

ellenj2020-02-02T20:01:53-05:00

                                      PURPOSE OF PROJECT:  To learn about an Asian tradition and to practice art skills by making a paper penny bank TARGET AGE GROUP:  8 and up MATERIALS NEEDED:  copies on card stock paper, scissors, X-Acto knife, glue, tape, colored pencils or crayons or watercolor paints, fabric scrap, small jingle bell, piece...

By ellenjJapan, Uncategorized
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Map of Japan Project

joakman2016-05-11T10:24:05-04:00

Map of Japan Project

Purpose of project:

To provide a very basic introduction to the geography of Japan, and also to experiment with the art technique of drawing with a wax that will resist the application of a water-based paint.

Target age group:

Ages 7-11

Description of project:

Students label and color map of Japan. ...

By joakmanGeography & Maps, History/Social Studies, Japan
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Pop-Up Bunraku Theater Scene

joakman2016-05-11T10:27:39-04:00

Pop-Up Bunraku Theater Scene

Purpose of activity:

To supplement your study of Japan and/or Asian theater

Target age group:

8-13

Description of activity:

A pop-up picture showing a typical scene from a Japanese Bunraku theater performance.  This type of theater is the main subject of the popular book The Master Puppeteer by Katherine Paterson.

Time needed:

This...

By joakmanHistory/Social Studies, Japan
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Japanese Woodcuts for you to Color

joakman2016-05-11T10:28:11-04:00

Japanese Woodcuts for you to Color

The download is just some black and white pen drawings of famous Japanese woodcuts that you can color or paint. Click here to download

By joakmanHistory/Social Studies, Japan
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