For Teachers Free Presentations in PowerPoint format  S.P.A.M. (Samurai, Peasant, Artisan, Merchant) 3-D map of Japan lesson  Lesson Plans for Japan - Many! Japan Lesson Plans - Many Daruma Dolls The Country of Japan (K-3) The fake egg Tanka activities: A modern travel journal Manga activities 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)   Feudalism in Japan and Europe (lesson plan) Class Structure (lesson) Buddha and the Nio (Japanese Guardian Dieties) Prince Shotoku Prince Shotoku wrote Japan’s first constitution Prince Shotoku and the Golden Rule Japan Borrows from China (lesson) Shogun The power of the Shoguns lasted for more than 250 years. Achievement: The Shoguns opened new trade routes to Europe. Power of the Shoguns (lesson) Isolationism in Japan: the Tokugawa Shogunate (lesson) The Tokugawa Shogunate - Centralization (lesson) Horse Warriors (lesson) Feudal Japan - Shogun (lesson) 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. S.P.A.M. - Samurai, Peasant, Artisan, Merchant (Donn) Age of the Samurai Samurai Resume Treaty of Kanaguwa Haiku Haiku Poetry Haiku activities: The Shiki site Haiku and Beyond: A Study of Japanese Literature  Haiku - Poetry of the Samurai Warrior Eno Period: 1600-1867 Eno Period - Virtual Tour Ukiyo-e Rise of Merchant Class in Eno Period (lesson) Ukiyo - e (The Floating World, lesson) Jim Breen's Ukiyo Gallery General Lesson Plans & Activities Core Knowledge: Japan Units Spotlight on Japan Japan Unit (4th grade) Lessons by California Teachers Seven Lucky Gods (lesson) The Role of Japanese Women (lesson) Many Lesson for Japan, by grade and subject Konnichiwa: Welcome to My World (lesson, activity) Culture of Japan Kabuki Theatre, Kamishibai, Proverbs, Poetry Japanese Tonka poetry (lesson) Japanese Proverbs (lesson, proverbs) Japanese Folk Tales & Stories The Master Puppeteer (lesson) Ancient/Classical Japan - Literature Kana, Hiragana Japanese Writing Tutor Kana - Japanese characters Hiragana (images, gif files) Karigami & Origami Karigami - Ancient Art of Paper Cutting Origami (arrived in 6th century Japan from China) Toys  Games  Kites  Fans Daruma Dolls (Myth, List of Lessons) Kite Stories (lesson) 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. Japanese Buddhism (Timeline) Buddhism (Donn) Learning module - Shinto, Buddhism, Christianity Geography/Maps Geography of Japan (lesson) Comparative Geography 1 Comparative Geography 2 Japanese Geography Effects of Limited Space on a Culture See Also: Asia   For Kids Crayola Interactive Map of Japan World Trivia Japan (game) The Art of Japan The Tale of Genji The Pillow Book Resources Free Presentations in PowerPoint format  Free Clip Art  All Rights Reserved    Clip Art Credit: Phillip Martin Have a great year!