• Video WS - How Tokyo Made Itself Earthquake-Proof File

    • Pairwork: Articles on Japan's Earthquake-Resistant Buildings

      1. Work in pairs. One of you will read Article A and the other will read Article B.
      2. Read your article carefully and take notes.
      3. Then, explain the main points of your article to your partner.
      4. Together, discuss and answer the following shared questions:
      • What are the main strategies used in Japan to reduce earthquake damage?
      • What challenges still remain in making all parts of the country safe?
      • What could be done to improve earthquake safety in the future?

    • Pairwork: Articles Folder
    • Google doc - Summary URL

    • Groupwork: Analysis of a building

      1. Select a building from the list. 
      2. Read about earthquake building codes in Japan. 
      3. Prepare a visual document (pdf, word, slide, canva, mindmap, etc.) with:

      • Presentation of the building (structure, material, purpose, maintenance...) + Does it comply with the earthquake building code?
      • Stakes and risks 
      • What are your recommendations?

    • Buildings Folder
    • Website - Japan's Earthquake Resistant Buildings: A Model for Future Architecture URL
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