Mr. Blackwelder's Japanese 5-6 students are working on an in-depth study of school life in Japan, from social issues to school events to a typical classroom schedule. As part of the unit, students viewed the film "Toki wo kakeru shojo" ("The Girl Who Leapt Through Time") which highlights daily student life and all the drama within (romance, bullying, etc). Next, students will choose a particular topic and complete a research project on an aspect of school life shared by the U.S. and Japan