Japanese Coastal Towns
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Objective
I can identify features of Japanese coastal towns, including hillside houses, fishing boats, and typhoon/tsunami preparedness.
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Warm-up video
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Practice
7 questions
Describe why houses in Japanese coastal towns are often built on hillsides.
What are some common types of boats you might see in a Japanese coastal town, and what are they used for?
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Exit ticket
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“Name two reasons why houses in Japanese coastal towns are often built on hillsides. Give two examples of how a Japanese coastal town might prepare for a tsunami. ”
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