Social Studies Lesson Plan 1.

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Jessica Rynn
Social Studies
Japans Isolation

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50 minutes

8.1.1 appreciate the roles of time and geographic location in shaping a societys worldview
(C, I, TCC, LPP)
The Students Will:

View and explore Japan today

Identify characteristics of the Edo period

Think critically about life in Japan based on geography, climate and time period

Popsicle sticks

Critical thinking charts

Students will need textbooks

Kinesthetic/Tactile:

Critical thinking charts

Visual:

Internet field-trip

PowerPoint
Audio:

Discussions as a class

Partner work
Advance Agenda: Outline of lesson schedule (1 min)
Hook: Introduce the Adventure! Internet field trip:
Were going on an adventure to explore Japan from our classroom!

As a whole class on the SMARTboard, we will tour Japan

Body

Activity #1: Finish up with last days notes on Self-Sufficiency (5 min)

Discussion about answers from last question

Discuss whether Canada is entirely self-sufficient

Students record how Japan is very self-sufficient

48 minutes

8. 1 Through an examination of Japan, students will demonstrate an understanding and

appreciation of the ways in which beliefs, values and knowledge shape worldviews and
contribute to a societys isolation or adaptation.

Introductio
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1 minute

March 7, 2014

Activity #2: Internet fieldtrip Google Earth (13 min)

During the exploration, you need to be searching for 2 things to write on your page:
1. How the places look different from Brooks
2. One interesting thing you see

Explore beautiful gardens and nature in Japan

Kenroku-en, Kanazawa
Koraku-en Okayama
Sankeien Garden

Explore old architecture:

Hirosaki Castle
Matsumoto Castle

Iyo Matsuyama Castle

Inuyama Castle
If all went well, take a request for a place to explore in Japan!
Discussion: Share a few things that you wrote down about the adventure

Activity #2: Time Period and Critical Thinking Charts (30 min)

Explain the time period that we are studying: The Edo Period
Renaissance: Same time, different place
What do you remember about the Renaissance?

Explain what the technology was like back then, for students to get an idea about the early era.

Give instructions for Critical Thinking Charts

Question the students via popsicle sticks to ensure understanding of instructions

Students work independently on the charts

Discuss together as a class.

Closure
1 minute

Feedback From Students: Discussing the Critical Thinking Questions together

Put up 3 fingers if you feel like you understand when the Edo period and what it might have been like.
Put up 2 fingers if you kind of understand the Edo period, but you youre still a bit confused and need more
clarification
Put up 1 finger if these lessons are really just not making sense yet, and you may need things slowed down a bit
Feedback To Students: Thank students for their hard work!
Tell them that they did well and give positive feedback!
Transition To Next Lesson: On Monday, we will be doing Stage I assignments and meetings!