per class
Introduction to Japan: An Exploration of Geography, Culture, and History
Completed by 121 learners
Ages 8-12
Live One-Time Class
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(52 reviews)
Live video meetings
Meets once
1-9 learners per class
55 min
What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
In this single meeting course, students will receive an overview of the extraordinary country of Japan. This is meant to be an introductory level class for anyone interested in Japan. We will focus on geography, culture, and history. From understanding the unique geographical features of Japan, we can make connections to the cultural development of the people of Japan. Some geographical topics we will cover include Japan’s location on the Ring of Fire which leaves the nation vulnerable to volcanoes, earthquakes, and tsunamis. We will touch on Japanese history as we discuss the role of the samurai. Finally, cultural traits we will discuss include food, religion, folklore, and entertainment. We will follow a visually appealing lesson using slides with the goal of stimulating questions and discussion from the learner as we progress in the lecture. Activities will include use of the chat feature in Zoom, whole-group discussion, and will culminate with a Blooket game.
Learning Goals
Students will gain a broad knowledge of Japan by:
-Describing the geographical features that characterize Japan
-Identifying relationships between culture and environment
-Understanding the historical background of modern JapanOther Details
Supply List
None
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
Some source material for curriculum include:
IES (2021). The Cultural Atlas. Retrieved from: https://culturalatlas.sbs.com.au.
E. Taylor Atkins, A History of Popular Culture in Japan: From the Seventeenth Century to the Present, Bloomsbury Academic, 2017
Encyclopedia Britannica Inc. (2021) https://www.britannica.com/place/Japan
Snow, Peter. History of the World Map by Map. DK Publishing, 2018.
Clements, Jonathan. Brief History of Japan: Samurai, Shogun and Zen: the Extraordinary Story of the Land of the Rising Sun. Tuttle Publishing, 2017.
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
I have traveled extensively throughout the world and I am passionate about learning about new places, their history, and their cultures. I am an experienced teacher with certifications in social studies grades 7-12 and all core subjects grades 4-8. I have taught the following subjects which relate to my expertise in the areas of geography, history, and culture: World Cultures, World Geography, AP Art History, and AP Human Geography. I hold a master’s degree in Archaeology. Archaeology analyzes the physical remains of the past in pursuit of a broad and comprehensive understanding of human culture.
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