March 11; lesson 6
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Religions of Feudal Japan
In-class: some work with textbooks-- Buddhism (pg. 180-181); Zen Buddhism (pg. 193); Shinto (handout); Bushido: Code of the Samurai (pg. 192)
Homework: Study for Test & Test Prep: Feudal Japan Study Guide
In-class: some work with textbooks-- Buddhism (pg. 180-181); Zen Buddhism (pg. 193); Shinto (handout); Bushido: Code of the Samurai (pg. 192)
Homework: Study for Test & Test Prep: Feudal Japan Study Guide
March 7; Lesson 5
Art and Culture in Feudal Japan
Information from group activity in class (can be used to study): Feudal Japan, Art & Culture Information
Homework (due Mon. 12):
•Imagine you are a young person in feudal Japan
•Explain two of the illustrations/examples of art and/or culture in feudal Japan
•Argue which you think has a bigger impact on your life—this will be dependent on what you imagine your role in the feudal social structure to be.
Information from group activity in class (can be used to study): Feudal Japan, Art & Culture Information
Homework (due Mon. 12):
•Imagine you are a young person in feudal Japan
•Explain two of the illustrations/examples of art and/or culture in feudal Japan
•Argue which you think has a bigger impact on your life—this will be dependent on what you imagine your role in the feudal social structure to be.
March 5; lesson 4
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Continuity and Change in Feudal Japan
Feudal Japan overview handout
Feel free to use handout to study for the upcoming test.
Homework: Research either the Samurai or the Ninjas; come prepared next class with at least half a page of notes to help you participate in the debate.
Feudal Japan overview handout
Feel free to use handout to study for the upcoming test.
Homework: Research either the Samurai or the Ninjas; come prepared next class with at least half a page of notes to help you participate in the debate.
march 3; lesson 3
Experiencing Feudal Japan
In-class: play the SPAM game (Samurai, Peasants, Artisans, and Merchants) in order to illustrate the lifetime of struggles experienced by the peasantry in the feudal Japanese social structure.
In-class: play the SPAM game (Samurai, Peasants, Artisans, and Merchants) in order to illustrate the lifetime of struggles experienced by the peasantry in the feudal Japanese social structure.
February 25
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Introduction to Feudal Japan
Tale of Genji--pages 170-174 in your textbook
Homework:
Please read pages 175-178 and write down 2 "thoughts" and 1 "question" about this section of reading.
Due: Wednesday Feb 27 at the beginning of class.
Tale of Genji--pages 170-174 in your textbook
Homework:
Please read pages 175-178 and write down 2 "thoughts" and 1 "question" about this section of reading.
Due: Wednesday Feb 27 at the beginning of class.