This fun activity is an opportunity for your students to learn a little more about Tokyo, Japan's capital city. Students will hit the internet, working alone or in pairs, to find out whether these Tokyo facts are true or false - the surprising answer is that they are all true.
Locate, collect and record information and data from a range of sources, including annotated timelines and maps
The similarities and differences between places in Australia and neighbouring countries in terms of their natural, managed and constructed features
Locate, collect and record information and data from a range of sources, including annotated timelines and maps
Locate, collect and organise information and data from primary and secondary sources in a range of formats
Locate, collect and organise information and data from primary and secondary sources in a range of formats
Locate and collect information and data from different sources, including observations
The similarities and differences between places in terms of their type of settlement, demographic characteristics and the lives of the people who live there, and people’s perceptions of these places
Locate and collect information and data from different sources, including observations
Locate and collect relevant information and data from primary sources and secondary sources
Locate and collect relevant information and data from primary sources and secondary sources
Collect and record relevant geographical data and information from the field and other sources
Similarities and differences between places in terms of their type of settlement, demographic characteristics and the lives of the people who live there
Collect and record relevant geographical data and information from the field and secondary sources, using ethical protocols
Applies skills of historical inquiry and communication
Acquires and communicates geographical information using geographical tools for inquiry
Examines features and characteristics of places and environments
Examines differing perceptions about the management of places and environments
Applies a variety of skills of historical inquiry and communication
Acquires, processes and communicates geographical information using geographical tools for inquiry
Combine this with a Japan language lesson, some YouTube clips of Japanese culture or tourism, or even a Google Earth exploration of the things to see and do around Tokyo.