From the selected book list and from other resource materials, Japanese literature is read and discussed to learn about Japanese culture. Children take a field trip to Japantown in San Jose, California. Children compare and contrast Japan and China. Children are able to distinguish geographical features of mainland China and the island of Japan, and to understand that the Pacific Ocean divides North America from Asia. Children will distinguish north, south, east, and west directions of Japan and China.
Children discuss similarities and differences between Japanese and Chinese New Years.
Children make Venn diagrams of Japan and China. Children make a list of Japanese foods they have tasted. Children make a list of Chinese foods they have tasted. Children select a favorite book about Japan and illustrate the cover or favorite part of the book. Children select a favorite book about China and illustrate the cover or favorite of the book.