Exploring Japanese History through Minecraft

The video tutorial describes a fourth-grade social studies project on feudal Japan. Students researched major Japanese cities and landmarks, using Minecraft to digitally reconstruct them. The project aimed to enhance creativity, cooperation, and research skills, while also developing leadership and communication abilities. Students explored historical sites like Edo and various castles, bringing history to life through digital means.

What was the main focus of the fourth-grade social studies project?

• Studying Japanese cuisine

• Exploring feudal Japan

• Investigating Japanese technology

• Learning about modern Japan

What did students use to study the city layouts from the Edo period?

• Old maps

• Modern photographs

• Virtual reality

• Historical novels

How did students bring history to life in their project?

• By writing essays

• By creating digital cities in Minecraft

• By watching documentaries

• By visiting Japan

What skills were tested in the Minecraft project?

• Leadership and communication

• Mathematics and science

• Art and music

• Physical education

Which castle is known for its beautiful architecture in Japan?

• Matsumoto Castle

• Nagoya Castle

• Shimabara Castle

• Osaka Castle

Who was the famous shogun associated with Nagoya Castle?

• Tokugawa Ieyasu

• Toyotomi Hideyoshi

• Oda Nobunaga

• Minamoto no Yoritomo

What was the old name for Tokyo?

• Osaka

• Nara

• Kyoto

• Edo

What was the main road in Odawara during the Edo period?

• Sanyo Road

• Nakasendo Road

• Hokkaido Road

• Tokaido Road

What was the educational tool used for collaboration in the project?

• Google Classroom

• Zoom

• Khan Academy

• Minecraft Education Edition

What was the ultimate goal of the students' project?

• To learn coding

• To bring history to life

• To win a competition

• To create a new game