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Japan Today

EJCA Outreach Program offers students an opportunity to understand various aspects of Japan: nature, history, language, society, custom, technology, and everyday life. The Japan Today program has been designed as a supplement to the Grade 8 Social Studies curriculum in “Japan” module. Depending on whether Japan Today is presented before or after the Japanese module in the curriculum at your school, it can be used either as an introduction or as an enhancement.

Topics

Japanese Language

Students will:

  • Learn several simple everyday expressions, such as “good morning”, and simple Japanese sentences, such as “My name is John. Nice to meet you”.
  • Learn unique Japanese customs that are important for communication, such as bowing to show respect.
  • Learn the three different Japanese writing systems.
  • Play a fun word game.

Social Studies

Presentation by slides:

  • Virtual trip to Japan
  • Natural features, history, culture, modern cities, high technology, life, and school.

Exhibition and hands-on:

  • Look at Japanese objectives
  • Wear kimono
  • Play with traditional toys

Karate Performance

  • Experience the heritage of Japanese culture through karate.
  • Learn the history and cultural values in karate, such as respect, politeness and fortitude. He will demonstrate his techniques.
  • Learn Karate

Dates and Times

Mondays or Tuesdays, from December 1, 2010 to June 15, 2011
12:30 pm - 2:30 pm (2 hours)

Place

Edmonton Japanese Community Association Centre
6750 88 Street
Edmonton AB T6E 5H6
Phone: 780-466-8166

Group Size

30 - 60 participants per group (minimum 30)

Joint Holding

For classes of less than 30, we will coordinate Joint Japan Today for multiple small groups. Please indicate your need.

Fee

$150 per group


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Students ask many questions

 

Children examine toys and objects

 

 

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