Japanese Culture Explorers

          Module 1: Discovering Japan: An Introduction

Section 1: Greetings and Introductions  
- Lesson 1: Kon'nichiwa – Saying Hello  
  Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1 Kon'nichiwa – Saying Hello  
- Lesson 2: Sayonara – Saying Goodbye  
  Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2 Sayonara – Saying Goodbye  

Section 2: Self-Introduction Basics  
- Lesson 1: Watashi wa … – Introducing Yourself  
  Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1 Watashi wa … – Introducing Yourself  
- Lesson 2: Hajimemashite – Nice to Meet You  
  Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2 Hajimemashite – Nice to Meet You  

Section 3: Basic Courtesy  
- Lesson 1: Arigatou – Expressing Thanks  
  Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1 Arigatou – Expressing Thanks  
- Lesson 2: Sumimasen – Excusing and Apologizing  
  Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2 Sumimasen – Excusing and Apologizing  

Section 4: Classroom Japanese  
- Lesson 1: Please and Thank You in Class  
  Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1 Please and Thank You in a Classroom Setting  
- Lesson 2: Simple Questions – “How are you?”  
  Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2 Asking “How are you?” in Japanese  

Section 5: Essential Vocabulary  
- Lesson 1: Numbers 1-5 in Japanese  
  Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1 Numbers 1-5 in Japanese  
- Lesson 2: Basic Colors in Japanese  
  Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2 Basic Colors in Japanese


Module 2: Exploring Japanese Traditions and Culture

Section 1: Traditional Festivals  
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Matsuri – Japanese Festivals  
  Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1 Introduction to Matsuri – Japanese Festivals  
- Lesson 2: Seasonal Celebrations  
  Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2 Seasonal Celebrations in Japan  

Section 2: Japanese Food Culture  
- Lesson 1: Sushi and Traditional Foods  
  Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1 Sushi and Traditional Foods Overview  
- Lesson 2: Rice – The Staple of Japan  
  Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2 Understanding Rice in Japanese Culture  

Section 3: Traditional Clothing  
- Lesson 1: Kimono – A Cultural Attire  
  Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1 Kimono – Exploring Traditional Japanese Attire  
- Lesson 2: Yukata – Summer Wear Basics  
  Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2 Yukata – Understanding Light Traditional Wear  

Section 4: Traditional Arts  
- Lesson 1: Origami – The Art of Paper Folding  
  Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1 Origami – Learning the Basics  
- Lesson 2: Ikebana – Introduction to Flower Arrangement  
  Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2 Ikebana – Basic Concepts of Japanese Floral Art  

Section 5: Historical Landmarks  
- Lesson 1: Japanese Castles and Temples  
  Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1 Overview of Castles and Temples  
- Lesson 2: Famous Shrines and Their Stories  
  Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2 Learning About Shrines and Their Legends


Module 3: Japanese Language Fun and Games

Section 1: Fun with Vocabulary  
- Lesson 1: Everyday Nouns in Japanese  
  Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1 Everyday Nouns in Japanese  
- Lesson 2: Basic Action Verbs  
  Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2 Learning Basic Action Verbs  

Section 2: Simple Sentence Structures  
- Lesson 1: Creating Short Sentences (“I like…” and “I play…”)  
  Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1 Building Short Sentences  
- Lesson 2: Forming Questions vs. Statements  
  Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2 Understanding Sentence Structures  

Section 3: Interactive Flashcard Activities  
- Lesson 1: Vocabulary Flashcards  
  Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1 Using Flashcards for Vocabulary  
- Lesson 2: Matching Games with Words and Pictures  
  Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2 Matching Games to Reinforce Vocabulary  

Section 4: Role-Play Activities  
- Lesson 1: Shopping Scenario Role-Play  
  Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1 Role-Play: Shopping in Japanese  
- Lesson 2: Ordering Food in a Restaurant  
  Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2 Role-Play: Ordering and Eating Out  

Section 5: Storytelling in Japanese  
- Lesson 1: Short Picture Story Introduction  
  Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1 Telling a Short Story Using Simple Japanese  
- Lesson 2: Story Recap and Retelling  
  Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2 Recapping and Retelling the Tale


Module 4: Daily Life and Simple Expressions

Section 1: Home and Family  
- Lesson 1: Family Members in Japanese  
  Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1 Naming Family Members  
- Lesson 2: Describing Your Home  
  Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2 Simple Descriptions of Home  

Section 2: Everyday Activities  
- Lesson 1: School-Related Vocabulary and Hobbies  
  Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1 Exploring School and Hobby Words  
- Lesson 2: Describing Daily Routines  
  Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2 Basic Phrases for Daily Activities  

Section 3: Places in Town  
- Lesson 1: Identifying Key Places: School, Park, etc.  
  Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1 Learning About Common Places  
- Lesson 2: Asking for Directions  
  Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2 Simple Directional Questions  

Section 4: Weather and Nature  
- Lesson 1: Weather Vocabulary (sunny, rainy, cloudy)  
  Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1 Basic Weather Terms  
- Lesson 2: Nature and the Seasons  
  Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2 Exploring Nature and Seasonal Words  

Section 5: Expressing Emotions  
- Lesson 1: Happy, Sad, and Calm – Emotional Vocabulary  
  Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1 Expressing Feelings in Japanese  
- Lesson 2: Excited and Surprised – Additional States  
  Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2 More Expression of Emotions


Module 5: Cultural Expressions and Creative Exploration

Section 1: Music and Dance  
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Traditional Japanese Music  
  Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1 Discovering Japanese Music  
- Lesson 2: Simple Traditional Dance Movements  
  Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2 Exploring Dance and Movement  

Section 2: Calligraphy and Art  
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Hiragana Characters  
  Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1 Basics of Hiragana and Calligraphy  
- Lesson 2: Basic Calligraphy Stroke Practice  
  Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2 Practicing Simple Strokes  

Section 3: Folktales and Legends  
- Lesson 1: Exploring a Popular Japanese Folktale  
  Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1 Introduction to a Japanese Folktale  
- Lesson 2: Discussing the Characters and Moral  
  Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2 Reflecting on the Folktale’s Message  

Section 4: Crafts and Hands-On Activities  
- Lesson 1: Making Simple Origami Crafts  
  Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1 Hands-On with Origami  
- Lesson 2: Creating Crafts with Japanese Patterns  
  Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2 Exploring Craft Projects  

Section 5: Celebrating Japanese Culture  
- Lesson 1: Recap and Review of Cultural Highlights  
  Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1 Reviewing Our Journey Through Japan  
- Lesson 2: Sharing Cultural Stories and Performances  
  Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2 Final Activity: Cultural Sharing and Performances