Free Feudal Structure Of Japan And The Tokugawa Shogunate Lesson Plan for 8th Grade Students

Topic: The Feudal structure of Japan and the Tokugawa Shogunate

Objectives & Outcomes

• To understand the social structure of Japan during the Edo period (1603–1868)
• To be able to draw a diagram of the class structure in Japan
• To be able to compare and contrast the feudal system with the way Australian society operates

Materials

• Paper
• Pencils
• Drawing materials (eg. Pen, pencils, markers)

Warm-up

• Show the class a picture of a European Knight and a Japanese Samurai and ask them to discuss the similarities and differences between the two.
• Encourage students to use relevant examples to support their points.

Direct Instruction

• Introduce the concept of the feudal system and explain how it functioned in Japan.
• Show the class a diagram of the feudal system and go through each level, explaining the responsibilities and rights of each class.
• Discuss the rise of the Tokugawa Shogunate and the social structure of the people at the time.
• Explain the similarities and differences between the European Knight and Japanese Samurai using the examples provided by the students.

Guided Practice

• Divide the class into small groups and give each group a set of questions about the feudal system.
• Have the groups discuss the questions and come to a consensus on the answers.
• Have each group present their answers to the class and discuss as a whole group.

Independent Practice

• Have students work in pairs to create a diagram of the class structure in Japan.
• Encourage students to use their notes and any additional research to help them complete the diagram.
• Once students have completed their diagrams, have them present their diagrams to the class and explain the different aspects of the class structure.

Closure

• Review the key points of the lesson and ask students to share their understanding of the feudal system and the similarities and differences between the European Knight and Japanese Samurai.

Assessment

• Assess students' understanding of the lesson by having them complete a quiz or written test on the topic. You could also ask students to draw a diagram of the class structure in Japan, and then evaluate the quality and accuracy of their work.