Japan Virtual Field Trip Country Study with Google Earth Exploration

Take your students on a virtual tour of Japan! Using a combination of Google Earth™ 360° views, informational text, video, and visuals, your students will learn all about Japan from various perspectives.

This virtual field trip covers:

:: geographic location of Japan

:: Japan on the map (drag & drop map skills)

:: government

:: physical geography

:: regions and prefectures

:: major cities

:: climate, typhoons, Pacific Ring of Fire

:: Mount Fuji

:: first people (Sannai-Maruyama Historical Site)

:: traditional homes

:: religion (Itsukushima Shrine)

:: Japanese pagoda

:: traditional gardens

:: cuisine

:: customs & holidays (Coming of Age Day)

:: recreation

:: the arts

:: Ogasawara Islands

:: economy

:: resiliency efforts

This Virtual Field Trip Includes:

:: Informational Text (build background knowledge)

:: Response Questions (EDITABLE)

:: Map Skills (Drag & Drop)

:: Google Earth™ Links to 360° views

:: Video Links

:: Grading Rubric

:: Everything is set up in Google Slides & ready to go!

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How it Works:

This virtual field trip can be conducted teacher-led or shared with students through Google Classroom as an independent assignment. Everything is set up for you. This resource is LOW PREP and would even make great sub plans. Student directions are found within the lesson, and direct links are included to specific Google Earth™ locations and videos. All work is completed digitally. No printing necessary.

Structure:

This virtual field trip is structured. This means that the informational text and links are meaningful and are meant to lead students to think critically as they respond to the questions throughout the virtual field trip. This is also a great way to keep students accountable as they learn and explore. All response questions are EDITABLE, so you can tailor to your class needs. Students complete this activity in edit mode of Google Slides.

Standards Alignment:

:: Common Core Standards for Reading Informational Text

:: Washington Social Studies Geography Standards

:: Georgia 7th Grade Social Studies Standards

Grading Rubric:

A grading rubric is included which assesses: accuracy, thoroughness, validity, and writing conventions. Answers will vary throughout, as students are recording their observations and findings. Drag & Drop map skills answer keys are provided.

Technology:

Please note that students will need to access Google Earth™ to complete this assignment. Google Earth™ can be accessed on a desktop using Chrome as the browser. If using a tablet or smartphone, simply download the Google Earth App before starting the virtual field trip. Your students will also need access to YouTube to view the video clips. Video clips are editable.

If you have questions, feel free to reach out prior to purchasing. Looking for another virtual field trip that you don’t see? Let me know! I can be reached directly by email at: michellemcdonald9515@gmail.com

Thank you!

Michelle McDonald, B.A.E.

Social Studies Education, K-12

Elementary Education K-8

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