Tokugawa Shogunate

Generated for Grade 10

Lesson Plan Details

Grade Level: Grade 10

Language: English

Hours per Lesson: 1.5

Lessons: 4

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Hi, I’m Nick! I’m a former high school Social Studies teacher, now serving as the Lesson Plan Platform Program Manager at STEM Forged. During my teaching career, I taught U.S. & World History, AP U.S. History (APUSH), Government & Economics, and Senior Project. I’m deeply passionate about leveraging AI to revolutionize education—creating dynamic, high-quality lessons that empower learners to achieve their goals. I hold an M.S. in Learning Design and Technology (2024) from the University of San Diego and a California Social Science Teaching Credential (2020) from Point Loma Nazarene University. In 2024, I was honored to be named District Teacher of the Year. If you have any questions or feedback, feel free to reach out—I’d love to connect!

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Lesson 1: Introduction to the Tokugawa Shogunate

Overview

This lesson introduces students to the Tokugawa Shogunate, a period in Japanese history marked by peace, political stability, and cultural growth. Students will learn about its origins, rise to power, governance, and lasting influence on Japanese development.

Lesson 2: Political and Social Structure of Tokugawa Japan

Overview

This lesson will delve into the social hierarchy and structure present during the Tokugawa period, emphasizing the roles and relationships among the samurai, daimyo, and peasantry in maintaining the order and stability of society. Students will explore how these social roles influenced life and governance in feudal Japan.

Lesson 3: Economic and Cultural Developments during the Tokugawa Period

Overview

In this lesson, students will explore the economic strategies and cultural advancements during the Tokugawa Shogunate, focusing on the rise of the merchant class and the flourishing of arts and culture. The lesson aims to highlight how economic growth and cultural evolution intertwine and influence societal changes.

Lesson 4: The Decline and End of the Tokugawa Shogunate

Overview

This lesson will explore the various internal and external factors that contributed to the decline of the Tokugawa Shogunate and how these changes facilitated the Meiji Restoration. Students will engage in analyzing the economic, political, and social challenges faced by the Shogunate and how foreign influence expedited its downfall.