This document outlines 12 steps for completing a webquest project on life in Japan. It instructs students to use online resources to research Japan's location, population density, culture, music, 2011 tsunami, and decide if they would live in a country exposed to such natural disasters. Students are directed to take notes, create PowerPoint slides summarizing their findings, and include a works cited slide citing all sources using MLA format. The goal is for students to learn about Japan and present their research in a PowerPoint.

1. LIFE IN JAPANWEBQUEST
THE PROCESS FOR COMPLETING THIS
PROJECT
Created by Samantha Wheat and Margaret Eeubanks

2. Step 1
 Download and open the Word file titled "Will I Stay In
Japan Webquest Log ” located at the bottom of the
Processes page.
 You will use this log to record your answers and findings as
you complete your research.
 From the resources page download the PowerPoint
Skills Pre-test. Follow this to test determine what you
know about using Microsoft PowerPoint.
 From the resources page download and view the
PowerPoint Skills Video tutorials. Each skill in the pre-
test is modeled in the videos. Use these to teach
yourself how to do different things in PowerPoint.

3. Step 2
 Click on the Resources link. Find and click on
the link titled “Relative Location of Map –
Japan”.
 Explain the relative and absolute location of
Japan.
 Relative Location- What other land masses is Japan
located next to? Which ocean(s)?
 Absolute Location- What are the coordinates?
 Record your answers on your Webquest Log.

4. Step 3
 Click on the Resources link. Open the file
"Map of Japan" and use the directions on the
log to label the physical features.
 Label the:
 Mountainous Regions
 Valley Regions
 Costal Regions
 Create one slide in your Powerpoint to present
your completed map.

5. Step 4
 Click on the Resources link. Click on the link
titled "Japan Population Density.”
 Color in the physical map with the population
density you see on the link.
 Population Density- the number of people per unit
area.
 Answer the questions about population density on
your log.
 Create one slide in your Powerpoint to present
your completed map.

6. Step 5
 Click on the Resources link. Find and click on
the link for "Population Pyramids."
 Look at the population pyramids for Japan and
the US.
 Answer the questions about the population of
Japan.
 Make sure to write your three "Why" questions
related to the Japanese population pyramid.
 Don't forget to compare and contrast the
population pyramids of Japan and the U.S.
 Create one slide in your powerpoint to present
your completed pyramid.

7. Step 6
 Click on the Resources link. Click the link
“Contemporary Japan: Culture & Society”.
 Choose two cultural videos presented in this
resource.
The Japanese Family – The Modern Japanese
 Ex.
Family video, and Education and Work– Role of the
Mother.
 Summarize each video in the space provided in
the log document. Create a citation for each video
in your Works Cited slide.
 Create 1-2 slides summarizing what you learned
about Japanese culture. Make sure to label each

8. Step 6 (continued)
 You will notbe able to pick the same videos as
other students. You must chose your videos and
report which ones to the teacher. First come, first
pick.
 You must use at least one other source to expand
on the aspect of Japanese culture you are
presenting. For example the Encyclopedia
Britannica Student Edition available through the
library.

9. Step 7
 Click on the Resources link. Click the link titled
”Social and Cultural History of Japan Through
Music Education”.
 Chose one song. Record the title, composer, poet,
and year.
 Listen to the music and read the translation.
 Create 1 slide with the song information.
 Create 1-2 slides responding to the music. Explain
how the music feels and what you like and don't
like about it.
 Make sure to record your answer in the correct

10. Step 8
 Click on the Resources link. Click on the link
titled “Tsunamis 101.” Watch the video.
 Answer the questions about tsunamis in your
log.
 Create 1-2 slides giving your informed
explanation on how tsunamis occur. Be as
brief as possible with your explanation.

11. Step 9
 Find information on the March 11, 2011
earthquake and tsunami that occurred in
Japan. Use the resources page for possible
online resources.
 You must use at least three different reliable
resources.
 Create 2-3 slides giving basic information on
the tsunami.

12. Step 10
 Present 1-2 news videos that show a first-hand
experience of what the tsunami looked like.
 Present 1-2 news videos that show the
consequences and damages of the resulting
tsunami.
 Present 1-2 news videos on what Japan is like
now.
 Create one slide for each video that you
choose to present in your Powerpoint
presentation.
 IF YOU NEED HELP EMBEDDING VIDEO IN
YOUR POWERPOINT, ASK YOUR

13. Step 11
 You must include a reflective observation
answering whether or not you would continue
to live in a country that has experienced such
a devastating natural occurrence.
 This slide is the only slide that should have an
opinioned statement, and should be the slide
in which you will use words such as “I feel”, “I
believe”, etc.

14. Step 12
 Create Works Cited slides at the end of your
powerpoint presentation.
 Use MLA format.
 Use the guides linked on the class and library
websites for help.
 You may use citationmachine.net or easybib.com
for creating your citations.
 Go to the library for help.
 YOU MUST CITE EVERY SOURCE YOU USE,
INCLUDING PICTURES FROM THE INTERNET
OR MICROSOFT CLIPART.