Lesson Plan | Teachy Methodology | Japan: Natural and Human Aspects

Objectives

Duration: 10 - 15 minutes

This stage aims to provide a clear and objective overview of the topics that will be addressed during the lesson. By presenting the main and secondary objectives, the teacher can effectively direct practical activities, ensuring that students focus on the most relevant aspects of the topic and enrich their understanding in a contextualized and practical manner.

Main Objectives

1. Understand the geological formation of Japan and its constitution as an archipelago.

2. Analyze the issue of earthquakes in Japan and their natural causes.

3. Explore the development of Japan in the post-World War II period and its technological importance today.

Side Objectives

1. Identify the natural and social consequences of earthquakes in Japan.
2. Relate Japan's technological progress to its historical and geographical context.

Introduction

Duration: (15 - 20 minutes)

The purpose of this stage is to warm up the students for the lesson’s topic, stimulating their curiosity and encouraging active and collaborative research. By seeking interesting facts and discussing key questions, students begin to connect prior knowledge with new insights, preparing themselves for deeper activities.

Warming Up

To start the class, briefly explain to the students that Japan is an archipelago located in the Pacific Ring of Fire, made up of over 6,800 islands, and that it faces frequent earthquakes due to its geological location. Then, ask students to use their cell phones to find an interesting fact about Japan, whether it is about its geography, culture, technology, or history. This exercise aims to connect them to the topic in a practical and engaging way.

Initial Reflections

1. How many islands make up the Japanese archipelago?

2. Why is Japan so susceptible to earthquakes?

3. How did Japan recover and develop after World War II?

4. What is the importance of Japan in the current technological landscape?

5. What measures does Japan take to deal with frequent earthquakes?

Development

Duration: 70 - 80 minutes

The purpose of this stage is to provide students with an opportunity to explore the content in depth and interactively, using modern technologies and current contexts. Each activity is designed to engage students, promote collaboration, and apply the knowledge acquired in a practical and creative manner.

Activity Suggestions

It is recommended that only one of the suggested activities be carried out

Activity 1 - Digital Influencer Factory: Exploring Japan

> Duration: 60 - 70 minutes

- Objective: Explore Japan creatively and modernly, using the language and tools of social media to consolidate and share knowledge.

- Description: Students will become digital influencers and create content for social media with the aim of educating their audience about Japan. Each group must choose a specific aspect of Japan (geography, culture, technology, history) and create posts, videos, and stories for platforms like Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube, using information studied previously.

- Instructions:

• Divide the students into groups of up to 5 people.

• Each group must choose a specific aspect of Japan to focus their content on.

• Encourage students to use their cell phones to research, create, and edit multimedia content.

• Determine a social media platform for each group where they will publish their content (can be a simulation).

• Each group must create at least 3 types of content (post, short video, story).

• Groups must use hashtags and engagement strategies to increase the visibility of their content.

• At the end, groups will present their material to the class, explaining their theme choice and dissemination strategy.

Activity 2 - Game Show: Getting to Know Japan

> Duration: 60 - 70 minutes

- Objective: Review and consolidate knowledge about Japan in a fun and interactive way, promoting collaboration and healthy competition.

- Description: Students will participate in an interactive quiz-style game show, where they will answer questions about Japan. Using platforms like Kahoot or Quizizz, students will test their knowledge playfully and competitively. The game show will be divided into rounds, addressing different aspects of Japan such as geography, earthquakes, post-war development, and technology.

- Instructions:

• Divide the class into groups of up to 5 people.

• Prepare a quiz on a platform like Kahoot or Quizizz with questions about Japan.

• Each round of the quiz should focus on a specific topic (geography, earthquakes, post-war, technology).

• Give time for groups to discuss and answer each question.

• After each round, reveal the correct answers and briefly discuss each one.

• Keep a current score to encourage healthy competition among the groups.

• At the end of the game, declare the winning group and provide positive feedback to all participants.

Activity 3 - Technological Journey: The Future of Japan

> Duration: 60 - 70 minutes

- Objective: Understand and visualize Japan's technological development, connecting historical events with contemporary innovations in an interactive and visual way.

- Description: Students will create an interactive timeline about the technological development of Japan from the post-World War II period to the present day. Using digital tools like Google Slides, Prezi, or Canva, each group will create a presentation that highlights important innovations, companies, and events that marked Japan's technological trajectory.

- Instructions:

• Divide the students into groups of up to 5 people.

• Each group must create an interactive timeline about Japan's technological development.

• Groups can use tools like Google Slides, Prezi, or Canva to create their presentations.

• Encourage students to research and include information about significant innovations, companies, and events.

• Each group must highlight at least 5 important milestones in Japan's technological development.

• Students must incorporate multimedia elements (images, videos, graphs) to enrich their presentations.

• At the end, each group will present their timeline to the class, explaining the chosen milestones and their importance.

Feedback

Duration: (15 - 20 minutes)

The purpose of this stage is to promote reflection on what was learned, encourage the exchange of ideas among students, and provide a collaborative learning environment. The 360° feedback allows students to receive different perspectives on their performance, promoting personal development and continuous improvement.

Group Discussion

Promote a group discussion with all students, where the groups share what they learned from the activities and their conclusions. Use the following script to introduce the discussion:

1. Introduction: Thank students for their involvement in the activities. Highlight the importance of sharing their experiences and what they learned.

2. Sharing: Ask each group to briefly present the content they created and the main discoveries they made during the activity. Allow each group to speak for about 2-3 minutes.

3. Questions and Comments: After each presentation, open the floor for questions and comments from other students. Encourage interaction and the exchange of ideas.

4. Conclusion: Conclude the discussion by highlighting the main points addressed and emphasizing the importance of collaborative learning and the use of digital methodologies.

Reflections

1. What was the most challenging part of the activity and how did the group overcome this challenge? 2. How did the use of digital tools help in learning about Japan? 3. Which aspects of Japan's technological development do you find most impressive and why?

360° Feedback

Conduct a 360° feedback session where each student must receive feedback from the other students in their group. Guide the class to ensure that the feedback is constructive and respectful, highlighting positive points and suggesting improvements. Use the following script:

1. Introduction to 360° Feedback: Explain the concept of 360° feedback and the importance of being honest and respectful.

2. Feedback Session: Each student will have 1-2 minutes to receive feedback from their group mates. The feedback can be structured as follows:

   • Positive Points: What was done well? Which contributions were valuable?
   • Areas for Improvement: What can be improved in future activities?

3. Conclusion: Thank everyone for their participation and encourage continuous growth and development through feedback.

Conclusion

Duration: (5 - 10 minutes)

The purpose of this stage is to summarize the main points addressed, connecting them with the current reality and highlighting the practical importance of acquired knowledge, providing a reflective and meaningful closing to the lesson.

Summary

 Japan in One Minute! 

Geography: An archipelago with over 6,800 islands!  Earthquakes: In the Pacific Ring of Fire, tremors are routine.  Post-War: From devastated to a pioneer in technology!  Technology: Robots, gadgets, and much more! 烙

World Connection

Today, we saw how geography, natural challenges, and Japan's recovery history shaped a country that is a symbol of technological innovation. This directly connects to the modern dynamic, where resilience and technology are keys to facing global challenges.

Practical Application

Understanding Japan's geography and development helps us comprehend how a country can overcome adversities and become a global leader in technology. This is crucial for inspiring resilience and innovation strategies in our own lives and communities.