Meiji Time - Magazine task

By the mid-19^th Century, Japan was becoming a more urbanized society.  It had tried to isolate itself, but Japan’s contact with the outside world was inevitable.  Several countries caused Japan concern, helped them to make changes and modernize the country. 

YOUR TASK: create your version of the Meiji Time Magazine.  DUE: Tues. June 9

Your group will be required to complete the following elements in your news magazine and provide Ms. Peterson with a printed copy:

1. Front Cover with an effective or symbolic main image based on any related topic that follows.  You need to ‘spoof’ the cover of TIME Magazine – we’ll spend some time with examples, or you can get your own ideas at www.time.com.

2. You must write 1 article on (maximum 1 page)

o  Feature piece on Emperor Meiji 

3. Public Service Announcement on the Charter Oath (1 page)

o  Create a PSA that informs the public of the new rules in Japan according to the charter oath.   Consider various marketing techniques and be sure to include visuals to help explain. 

4.  Editorial Piece: (maximum 1 page)

o  Write an editorial or opinion article showing the conflicting viewpoints for opening Japan.  There should be information presented for both for and against viewpoints.  

5. Advertisements:  You must include 3 or more advertisements related to Meiji Japan.  These can be half page in size or smaller.  Examples include, but are not limited to:

o  Restoration of Imperial Rule

o  New Ideas about Government

o  Foreign Influence & Trade in Japan (China, Russia, Europe, USA)

o  Join the Civil War

o  Tourism of Tokyo

o  Education Reform

o  Promotion of Industrialization

Citizenship and Identity -       Knowledge and Understanding: Demonstrates knowledge of key facts, concepts, and historical knowledge Demonstrates an understanding of content (including specific ideas and themes, such as political, economic, social and cultural consequences within Japan and as well as global affects)	Skills for Inquiry -       Thinking and Examination: Use critical/creative thinking skills. Able to think critically and creatively in order to analyze and present understanding of key pieces related to Meiji Japan in relation to specific themes, ideas, people, events, and facts.	Communication -       Informed and Persuasive Expression and organization of ideas and information in written and visual form. Able to communicate and understanding of key pieces related to Meiji Japan in relation to specific themes, ideas, people, events, and facts.	Point of View -       Consideration of  all sides Demonstrates an understanding of varying perspectives connected to Meiji Japan, internal and external sources.	Representing through Media -       Application of ideas and knowledge: Able to transfer knowledge, skills and understanding of key pieces related to Meiji Japan in relation to specific themes, ideas, people, events, and facts and present knowledge into a media presentation.
Assessment Indicators	1 –Not Meeting -        limited effectiveness -       Insufficient understanding -       Struggles to meet expectations of task	2 – Basic -       some effectiveness -       task is adequate and simplistic -       task is rehearsed and familiar	3 – Good -       considerable effectiveness -       in-depth and well developed -       shows evidence of a new way of learning	4 – Excellent -       high degree of effectiveness -       through and fine distinctions -       complex thinking -       presented in a novel and diverse way