Target age group:  grades 2-8

Description of project:  Students label and color map of Japan.  Crayons are used to color the islands so that when a blue watercolor wash is applied, the wax resists the water-based paint and the islands don't turn blue.

Materials you will need:  copies of the map on card stock, pencils or pens, crayons (white, tan, greens), blue watercolor paint, large brush, water, paper towels