Japan
Lesson Plans, Games, Activities
For Teachers
Free Presentations about Japan
Classroom Simulation, group students into 7 groups including Samurai, Peasants, Artisan, Merchants
Grade 7 Model Lessons - Medieval Japan
Lesson Plans for Japan - Many!
Feudal Japan Lesson Plans & Activities
In the Japanese feudal system, the emperor was at the top, followed by the Shoguns, samurai, and then the peasants.
Feudal Japan UNIT (Core Knowledge)
Buddha and the Nio (Japanese Guardian Dieties)
Shogun
The power of the Shoguns lasted for more than 250 years. Achievement: The Shoguns opened new trade routes to Europe.
Daimyo, Samurai
The Samurai were highly respected, well trained warriors.
The Daimyo was the ruler of the Samurai.
The Bushido was the Code of the Samurai,
which demanded honor and loyalty.
Haiku
Haiku and Beyond: A Study of Japanese Literature
Haiku - Poetry of the Samurai Warrior
Eno Period: 1600-1867
Ukiyo-e
Rise of Merchant Class in Eno Period (lesson)
Culture of Japan Lesson Plans & Activities
Origami (arrived in 6th century Japan from China)
Toys Games Kites Fans
Daruma Dolls (Myth, List of Lessons)
Japan coloring pages to print out
Japanese Religion & Philosophy
Shinto is Japan’s main religion,
and teaches that everything in nature is filled with spirits.
Buddhism is Japan's second main religion.
Zen Buddhism teaches spiritual discipline.
Learning module - Shinto, Buddhism, Christianity
