Resource

Comparing Localities - Rural and Urban Japan

Subject: Other Topics / Geography

Level: Key Stage 2 / Key Stage 1

Age: 7-11 years / 5-7 years

Resource Type: Activities / Presentations / Lesson Plans / Videos

Japan is often portrayed as a bustling metropolis full of people, bright lights and noise. Japanese cities are busy places, but not all of Japan is like this. Much of Japan is covered in forest and mountains and there are many towns and villages too. This resource works as a perfect introduction to Japan for pupils in Key Stages 1 and 2.

The video A Trip to the Japanese Countryside shows students a quieter side of Japan. Use it with the accompanying materials to show students different localities in Japan and allow them to compare rural and urban areas. Download all lesson resources (Zip File 26.4 MB) or see below for individual resources.

Please note that the PowerPoint Presentation is in Read-Only format, which will allow you to present the slideshow but not edit. For teachers who need editable version of any of the presentations for their classroom teaching, please contact us at education@japansociety.org.uk.

Learning Objectives

To recognise the similarities and differences between rural and urban areas in Japan.
To consider and evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of these areas.

Lesson Duration: 50 minutes - 1 hour 10 minutes

Resources

Lesson Plan - PDF (441 KB)
PowerPoint Presentation - PPT (21.3 MB)
Worksheet: Fill-in-the-Blanks - PDF (306 KB)
Photo Sets: Rural and Urban Japan - PDF (4.5 MB)
Worksheet: Venn Diagram - PDF (244 KB)
Video: A Trip to the Japanese Countryside

Additional Resources

Extend your learning with The Japan Project, a unit of lessons suitable for KS1-KS3!