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Itinerary: Medieval Japan

California History Social Science Standard:


7.5 Students analyze the geographic, political, economic, religious, and social
structures of the civilizations of Medieval Japan.
7.5.1 Describe the significance of Japans proximity to China and Korea and the
intellectual, linguistic, religious, and philosophical influence of those countries on Japan.
7.5.3 Describe the values, social customs, and traditions prescribed by the lord-vassal
system consisting of shogun, daimyo, and samurai and the lasting influence of the
warrior code in the twentieth century.
7.5.5 Study the ninth and tenth centuries golden age of literature, art, and drama and its
lasting effects on culture today, including Murasaki Shikibus Tale of Genji.

PREPARATION: (DOK 1-2)


01. Japan Map & Geography Questions
02. Key Terms & Vocabulary
03. Ancient Japan Online Kids Discover Magazine (extra
credit)
DESTINATION (DOK 2-3)
04. Reading Notes TCI Chp 19
05. Cultural Diffusion Padlet or Letter
06. Reading Notes TCI Chp 20
07. Tale of Genji Book Jacket OR Heian Art & Culture
Scrapbook
08. Reading Notes TCI Chp 21
09. Samurai Society Structure
10. Samurai School

EXPLORATION: (DOK 3-4)


10. FYI for Japan: Due on _____________________
Individual: China and Japan Venn Diagram (template in class)
2-3 Students: Video Summary of one aspect of Heian Culture or Samurai
Society
FYI Project Choices: http://www.mrsploveshistory.com/weebly-help.html
Unit Test on ____________________

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