I.
Getting Started
How
to Choose Search Engines
Learn
how to distinguish between different search engines and how to conduct
more accurate online searches.
How
to Research Complex Topics
Learn how
to develop a research plan, organize findings and evaluate sources of
information.
How
to Cite Sources
Learn
how to prepare citations for resources you discover online.
II.
Ecology & Environment
Eye
in the Sky
Interpret
images of Tokyo Bay and San Francisco Bay from space and make maps that
show key geographic features
What
Goes In?
Investigate
environmental threats to the marine ecosystems of Tokyo Bay and San
Francisco Bay and hold a mock press conference to share findings.
Whats
In a Watershed?
Research the
watersheds of Tokyo Bay and San Francisco Bay and make maps that illustrate
the geography of the watershed.
III.
Trade & Economics
Trade
Away!
Analyze the
top imports and exports between the United States and Japan and draw
conclusions about the relationship of specific products to job opportunities
and wages.
Balance
of Trade
Graph and
analyze the balance of trade between the United States and Japan and
prepare a position paper on open markets versus protected markets.
Exchange
Rates
Trade dollars
and yen and analyze how exchange rates influence the global economy.
IV. History
& Culture
Earthquake!
Research the
1906 earthquake in San Francisco and the 1923 earthquake in Tokyo and
prepare a "You Are There" news report.
Culture
Wheel
Reflect on
your cultural values and compare your cultural profile with other students
in Japan and the United States.
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