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Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth

Japan-in-a-Suitcase/Daily Life in Japan - On Campus Program
Time Frames
During School Day
Formats
On Campus Program
Grades
4th, 5th, Community/Fam., Talented/Gifted
Standards

Description
Japan‑in‑a‑Suitcase is a traveling educational program that introduces American children to Japanese people, cultural traditions, and contemporary life. A native Japanese visits your classroom with a suitcase of Japanese objects and shares them with your students, engaging them in discussion and activities. The program encourages students to: 1) learn the geographic location and features of Japan and its relationship to the United States; 2) speak simple words in Japanese; 3) compare and contrast Japanese and American lifestyles; and 4) develop an awareness and appreciation of a different culture. Students will learn about Japanese housing and customs in the home (taking off shoes, different bathrooms, sleeping on futon, etc.) through role-playing. They will also gain a better understanding of Japanese food, families, and transportation. Each child has the opportunity to learn about the Japanese tea ceremony and practice basic manners.

Students Will
  • gain an understanding of basic Japanese customs and the tea ceremony
  • be able to identify the difference in daily life between Japan and the U.S. through the use of photos
  • practice mealtime customs through the use of chopsticks
  • design their own pair of chopsticks

Details
Dates: Monday - Friday
Times: 10:00 - 2:00
Duration: 50 minutes
School Fee: $100 for first presentation, $50 for each subsequent presentation at same school on same day
Minimum Attendance: 1
Maximum Attendance: 30
Bilingual: No
Technical Needs: Screen and projector, laptop with PowerPoint, world map and/or globe, table and chairs
Other Information: Maximum of three presentations per school visit (per day). An adult must be present at all times during the presentation. No more than one hour break total per school visit. No exceptions to maximum number of students.

Scheduling / Booking
Instructions: For more information or to schedule classes, please contact at [email protected].
Deadline: 2 weeks before presentation
Cancellation Policy: Reschedule dates must be at least 10 days in advance. Cancellations must be received in writing at least 7 days prior to the date of the lesson. Your school (and/or Big Thought/LearningPartners if using LP funding) will be invoiced for the total cost if you fail to show for your program or cancel within 7 days of the scheduled date. We will do our best to accommodate any unprecedented circumstances, but we reserve the right to cancel or adjust programs as needed. The Japan America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth reserves the right to change these policies without notice.
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