General Outcome:Through and examination of Japan, students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation

of the way in which beliefs, values and knowledge shape worldviews and contribute to a society’s

isolation and adaptation.

Chapter 6 Outcomes (things you need to know)Together as a class we are going to analyze the effects

that rapid adaptation had on traditionally isolated Japan during the Meiji period by exploring and reflecting upon the following questions and issues:

What were the motivations for the radical changes in Japan’s model of organization during the Meiji period?

How did Japan adapt to changes brought on by the transition from feudal to modern models of organization?

How did the changes resulting from adaptation affect Japan economically, politically and socially during the Meiji period?

In what ways did changes resulting from isolation in the Edo period compare to changes resulting from adaptation in the Meiji period?

What challenges emerged for the Japanese in maintaining traditional cultural aspects of their society while undergoing rapid change?

Personal GlossaryTake the next 10-15 minutes to complete the

vocabulary for chapter 6

Chapter 6 openerRead the chapter title on page 190Make a predictionRead the remaining chapter questions

Worldview InvestigationGet into your worldview Investigation groups

and open your folders

ModernizationAs a class read page 192What ideas did Japan choose to modernizeCompare the map on page 192 with the map

of the Iwakura mission on page 186. What were the key goals for change?

Modernization today: Can you think of any areas of today’s society that are behind in the times, areas you believe could undergo modernization?

8.1.6- 1 What were the motivations for the radical changes in Japan’s model of organization during the Meiji Period?

Fukuzawa YukichiRead the profile page 193In what ways was Fukuzawa influential?

What changes did he advocate?In what ways did the Japanese memorialize

him? What Canadians are memorialized in similar ways?

Modernizing Japan’s Political SystemSo far we have looked at the following

governmental structures:1.Monarchy- 2.Feudal System- a political/economic/social system

of landholding, Middle Ages, strict class structure3.Oligarchy- few people have power4.Dictatorship-5.Democracy- citizens exercise power, directly or

through elected representativesRead page 194 to see what model Japan chose to

follow.

8.1.6-2 How did Japan adapt to changes brought on by the transition from feudal to modern models?

Keys to modernizing Japan’s government (page 195)

Before Japan could modernize it needed to:1.Unify its citizens2.Look for a model of government that would

suit their people3.Change the social order to increase loyalty4.Create a constitutionRead pages 195-198Complete handout 6-2: Modernization to

analyze the effects of rapid adaptation on the political system

8.1.6-3 How did the changes resulting from adaptation affect Japan economically, politically and socially during the Meiji period?

Modernizing Japan’s Economic system

So far we looked at the following economic systems:

1.Barter-2.Feudalism-3.Capitalism- private investment and profitRead page 199 to find out about IndustrializationRead page 200 to 202 Complete handout 6-2: Modernization to analyze

the effects of rapid adaptation on the economic system

8.1.6-3 How did the changes resulting from adaptation affect Japan economically, politically and socially during the Meiji period?

Modernizing Japan’s Military systemRead pages 203-206 and complete Handout

6-2: Modernization to analyze the effects of rapid adaptation on the military system

8.1.6-3 How did the changes resulting from adaptation affect Japan economically, politically and socially during the Meiji period?

Changes in the Social SystemRemember the social class system prior to

the Meiji period? (pages 141-145)Read about the dismantling of the class

system on pages 207-209Similar to the falling of the class system

during the Renaissance?Grab handout “6-2 Modernization”, read to

page 210 and analyze the effects of rapid adaptation on the social system by completing the questions

8.1.6-3 How did the changes resulting from adaptation affect Japan economically, politically and socially during the Meiji period?

Same time, Different placeRead page 211DISCUSS: how the rights and freedoms of

people in these countries were changing.

Changes in CultureRead page 212-213What values and beliefs began to define the

identity of people at this time?Religion, individualism, nationalism,

citizenshipRestate in your own words the traditional

values described on the parchment on page 213.

Write a similar one for this generation

8.1.6-5 What challenges emerged for the Japanese in maintaining traditional cultural aspects of their society while undergoing rapid change?

8.1.6-5 What challenges emerged for the Japanese in maintaining traditional cultural aspects of their society while undergoing rapid change?

JaponismeRead page 214 and the meaning of Japonisme

Comparing changesRead the chart on page 218-219DISCUSS: Did the West have a positive

impact on Japan?

8.1.6-4 In what ways did changes resulting from isolation in the Edo period compare to changes resulting from adaptation in the Meiji period?

Chapter 6 conclusionDon’t forget to read page 220As an assessment for chapter 6 please

complete #1 in the Review and synthesize page 221

Review and Synthesize #1

Review and Synthesize #1

Review and Synthesize #1

Please read page 222-223 to relate this unit to YOUR life

Unit #2 AssessmentWe are in the LAB for the next 5 days

working on the Unit #2 assessment. Please grab a copy of the handout.