Remake of JAPAN by Mara G https://padlet.com/mggilyard/Japan04 TEKS: 6.8 [C] Explain the impact of relative scarcity of resources on international trade and economic interdependence among and within societies. 6.20 [B] Explain how resources, belief systems, economic factors, and political decisions have affected the use of technology; and [C] Make predictions about future social, political, economic, cultural, and environmental impacts that may result from future scientific discoveries and technological innovations. en-us 2017-04-13 14:07:53 UTC 2023-07-04 15:49:53 UTC hello@padlet.com Mazda Plant mggilyard https://padlet.com/mggilyard/Japan04/wish/166252384 An example is Japan’s success in using robots to reduce costs in the car industry.
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   Manufacturing is one of Japan's strengths, but the country has few natural resources. One common pattern is for Japanese companies to import raw materials and then process them to make finished products, which are sold domestically or exported.
        One of the most promising fields for future economic growth is robotics, in which Japanese technology leads the world.

Answer the following question :

How does robotic manufacturing benefit large corporations and how does it affect Japanese citizens in a positive and negative way.  
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Read the article "Japan looks to a Robot Future"  and answer the following questions:

1.What might be a reason why Japanese corporations would prefer to use robots in the work force instead of human skilled workers?

2.How might having robots in jobs especially in the car industry increase productivity?

3. What are some pros and cons on having robots becoming employees or contributing members of the society? 

4. According the article what is the main reason a “robotic future” has not taken off as they expected?




]]> 2017-04-13 14:07:53 UTC https://padlet.com/mggilyard/Japan04/wish/166252386 President Obama testing out Japanese technology. mggilyard https://padlet.com/mggilyard/Japan04/wish/166252387   ]]> 2017-04-13 14:07:53 UTC https://padlet.com/mggilyard/Japan04/wish/166252387 Lack of Resources mggilyard https://padlet.com/mggilyard/Japan04/wish/166252388 Japan is the second largest importer of fossil fuels in the world. But the 4th largest exporter and has managed to have one of largest economy in the world!

 Visit the following links and list at least 3 natural resources they import and 3 of the products they export (what are some of the  most successful industries). 
http://www.gatewaytojapan.org/the-japanese-economy/

http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/countries/japan/#japan-gardens.jpg

https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/fields/2111.html

]]> 2017-04-13 14:07:53 UTC https://padlet.com/mggilyard/Japan04/wish/166252388 .....? mggilyard https://padlet.com/mggilyard/Japan04/wish/166252389 Ironically, how did the scarcity of natural resources in Japan contribute to their economic and technological success? ]]> 2017-04-13 14:07:53 UTC https://padlet.com/mggilyard/Japan04/wish/166252389 mggilyard https://padlet.com/mggilyard/Japan04/wish/166252390 Population: 126.8 million 
Population density: 868 people per square mile. 
Government: Constituational Monarchy - Emperor ]]> 2017-04-13 14:07:53 UTC https://padlet.com/mggilyard/Japan04/wish/166252390 Bullet Trains mggilyard https://padlet.com/mggilyard/Japan04/wish/166252391 Shinkansen, or bullet trains, are express trains that travel at top speeds of 250 to 300 kilometers per hour. The Shinkansen network is a convenient way to travel around Japan. The Shinkansen is considered one of the fastest and safest railroad systems in the world. In 2012, a new model, N700A, made its debut, equipped with an automatic operating mechanism and a new type of brakes. In addition, successful test runs have been held on Maglev trains that can operate at speeds of more than 500 kilometers per hour.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpRqlehZ0X8

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