Japan Tokugawa Period

The Question…: 

The Question… What is the Tokugawa Period and what influence did it have on the people of Japan? 6 Next 1 2 3 4 5 Last update: August 2005 BCPS Research Module or Slam Dunk Model, Copyright 2005, Baltimore County Public Schools, MD, all rights reserved. The models may be used for educational, non-profit school use only. All other uses, transmissions, and duplications are prohibited unless permission is granted expressly. The following lessons are based on Jamie McKenzie’s Slam Dunk Lesson module available at http://questioning.org/module2/quick.html.

Information Sources : 

Information Sources 6 Next 1 2 3 4 5 The Tokugawa rulers controlled Japan from the 16th century until the mid 19th century. During this time, the Tokugawa rulers (called shoguns) wanted to ensure that Japanese society would not change. Four social classes were created for a strict control of hierarchy. Each class was ranked according to its value to society and membership was determined by birth.

Student Activity: 

Student Activity Read about the classes by clicking on the link provided 6 Next 1 2 3 4 5

The Assessment Activity: 

The Assessment Activity 6 Next 1 2 3 4 5 __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ Put the four social classes in order with the most important on top. Explain each.

Enrichment Activity: 

Enrichment Activity These materials are © 2004 NAME, SCHOOL, all rights reserved. 6 Next 1 2 3 4 5 Now that you know about the social classes of Japan during the Tokugawa Period, imagine yourself there! Write a journal entry from the perspective of a samurai, a farmer, a craftsmen, or a merchant. Describe your life, including your role in society.

Teacher Support Materials: 

Teacher Support Materials 5.A.1. Describe characteristics that are used to organize people into cultures. enGauge “As society changes, the skills needed to negotiate the complexities of life also change…To achieve success in the 21st century, students also need to attain proficiency in science, technology, and culture, as well as gain a thorough understanding of information in all its forms.” (enGauge) Digital-Age Literacy includes: Information Literacy Technological Literacy Scientific Literacy Objective: Students will research the Tokugawa period in order to explain the four classes. Differentiation: Provide students with a copy of vocabulary words. Post vocabulary words to be referred to throughout the lesson. Provide copy of all text with information highlighted. Provide students with a copy of an accurate graphic organizer. Provide selected response or word bank for students completing the chart. Time Management: This is a 45 minute lesson Any extended activities should be completed at home. Learning Styles: Visual, Kinesthetic, Active. AVID Strategies: Predicting Timed Writing 6 1 2 3 4 5