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Japan: Land of Contrasts

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Book meta-data
  • Reading Box: Sapphire (Levels 29-30)
  • Year: Five
  • Fiction/Nonfiction: Non-fiction
  • Theme/Topic: Celebrations, Different lands, Geography
  • Genre: Report
  • Strategy/Skills: Making connections, Determining main ideas, Monitoring for meaning
  • Page Count: 32
  • Reading Level: 29
  • Item Code: 200249
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  • Curriculum Codes: ACELT1605, ACELY1690, ACELY1691, ACELY1692, ACELA1797, ACELA1512, ACELT1608, ACELY1702, ACELY1703
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Japan isn't a large country, but it's home to many millions of people. It has very few natural resources, yet it's one of the wealthiest countries in the world. Japan has a rich history and culture, but the people are always looking towards the furture. Japan is a land of contrasts.

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Reread the information on Asimo the robot on page 23. Design your own robot. What things can it do? Draw a picture of it. Label the different parts. Show the robot to your family. Do they think it would a be a good family member?

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