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 * For each topic covered in the Japanese course, you will be able to choose a task. On completion of the task you will be rewarded with virtual Yen. More on how you can 'spend' this will be revealed later.

Photo story || Contributing effectively to the wiki or class site's forum || Publishing a blog post, comic, or video in the target language ||
 * = ** Content Area ** ||= ** Level 1 Task ** ||= ** Level 2 Task ** ||= ** Level 3 Task ** ||
 * || //**Completing a L1T will reward you with**// //**¥**////**2,500**// || //**Completing a L1T will reward you with**// //**¥**////**10,000**// || //**Completing a L1T will reward you with**// //**¥**////**20,000**// ||
 * Introduction to Japan || Slideshow (powerpoint, keynote or similar.
 * Meeting and Greeting || Profile, ID Card, brochure || Effective voicethread contribution ||  ||
 * || OneNote page || Commenting on a blog post in the target langauge ||  ||
 * || Audio recording in OneNote || Creating a Voki in the target language ||  ||
 * || Quizlet ||  ||   ||
 * || Contributing to Group shared bookmarks ||  ||   ||

Discovering Japan
Answer the questions and complete the tasks below
 * First create a folder called "Japanese" on your computer. The open a word document and save it as "Discovering Japan"

Task 1

 * Rght click on the **"Japan map exercise"** link below and choose **"Save Link as"**. Save it to your computer in your "Japanese" folder. Call it "Japan Map". Next, open it up in 'Paint' or 'word' and label it according to the instructions below:
 * 1) Name the cities on the map marked A, B, C, D, E & F
 * 2) Label the body of water that separates Japan and mainland asia
 * 3) What is the name of the body of water to Japan's east?Label it.
 * 4) Label the other countries that are on the map
 * 5) On the map, mark in the Inland Sea and all the major islands of Japan

Task 2
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 * You are going on your first business trip to Japan. You will spend 3 days in Osaka before going to Tokyo for 2 days and then returning to Osaka in order to fly back to Sydney. In order to be fully prepared before you go you must find out the following things about Japan. Write your answers on a word document. Save it in your Japanese folder under the heading "Travel to Japan".
 * To help find out the answers, use the **Google Search bar** that is embedded below.
 * 1) Do you need a visa to travel to Japan?
 * 2) What is the current exchange rate for the Japanese yen?
 * 3) How long will it take to fly from Sydney to Osaka?
 * 4) Which airline should you use to travel there and back?
 * 5) What is special about Osaka (Kansai) airport?
 * 6) Between Osaka and Tokyo you will use the super express "Nozomi" shinkansen (bullet train). How long will it take between Osaka and Tokyo? What speed can the Nozomi reach?
 * 7) What are Australia's major exports to Japan?
 * 8) What goods do we import from Japan to Australia?
 * 9) You are travelling in March, what sort of weather are you likely to encounter?
 * 10) To conduct your business in Japan you will need to stock up on your "meishi". What are these and how should you use them?
 * 11) Body language and gestures are important in any society, what particular gestures are important in Japanese society?

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Yr 7 ICT ASSESSMENT TASK (June 2009) The first part of your task is to create a script for your introduction. This script **__must include__** the 5 pieces of information as indicated on the Assessment Notification. You must then record your script using the "sound recorder" on your computer.
 * **Please note**: You should have already written and recorded the script for your self-introduction before attempting this part of the task.
 * **Find the Voki below with your teacher's name above it.** Listen to that voki and then follow the instructions. You will need to upload your pre-recorded introduction when creating the voki. **ENSURE YOU UPLOAD YOUR VOKI TO YOUR OWN TEACHER'S VOKI**.
 * **IMPORTANT**: When you click "__Publish__", you will be prompted to put in your name and email. Type in your **First Name and the first 2 letters of your surname**. In the email box, write your **school email address**.