Ancient Empires: Japan
In this 4-week course, students will explore Japanese geography, samurai, ninjas, and medieval Japanese culture. #academic
Jacob K
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5.0
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What's included
4 live meetings
3 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Students will complete primary source document analysis activities based on what is covered in each class.Assessment
Students will complete formative assessments throughout the duration of the course. Students will be evaluated on comprehension via a summative assessment.Grading
Letter grades by requestClass Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
Beginner Level
In this 4 week course, students will learn about the rich history of Medieval Japan. Each week students will learn about a new topic to help them stay focused and maximize their learning during the 50-minute class session. Students will be provided with assignments outside of class to help reinforce what they learned in class. We will follow the schedule below. Week 1: Japanese Geography and Early History - Geography of Japan - Yamato Dynasty - Buddhism, Daoism, writing, architecture - Confucianism - Chinese Influences Week 2: Feudal Japan (Samurai and Ninjas!) - Heian Period - Social Structure - Bushido Code - Shintoism - Zen Buddhism Week 3: Medieval Japanese Culture - Art - Food - Martial Arts - Sumo Wrestling Week 4: Medieval Japan Review Game - Kahoot This course is designed to be mostly a PowerPoint presentation with some videos that are relevant to the topic. Students will review what they learned in the previous lesson, then transition to the new content, and the class will end with a comprehension check to ensure students understand the new material. All students will need to have a functional camera and microphone as class discussions are an essential component of the course. Students will be provided with a guided note worksheet in a pdf format to meet each student’s needs. During the final class, students will review what they have learned by completing an interactive Kahoot game. Students do not need any prior knowledge about Japan to get the most out of this class!
Learning Goals
1. I can describe Japan's geography
2. I can describe the basics of Japanese culture
3. I can identify a feudal pyramid
4. I can explain how the levels of the feudal pyramid interrelate
5. I can explain the importance of the samurai to Japan's history
Other Details
Supply List
All materials will be supplied by the teacher.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Teacher expertise and credentials
Ohio Teaching Certificate in Social Studies/History
Bachelor's Degree in Education from The University of Akron
I have been a middle/high school Social Studies teacher for the last four years. I currently hold a 7-12 Social Studies teaching license in the state of Ohio and a Bachelor of Arts in History. I have covered Japanese history with my students over the past three years, and have refined these lessons to be very engaging and impactful.Reviews
Live Group Course
$22
weekly or $85 for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
50 min
Completed by 68 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-16
1-5 learners per class
