Japan: Land of the Rising Sun

In this African culture activity, students read a selection about the life of the Masai people and then respond to 5 short answer questions. 

A traditional textbook chapter focuses on feudal powers in Japan, and includes vocabulary, note-taking tips in the sidebar, main ideas, and follow-up assessment questions. It also incorporates opportunities for art analysis and geography...

Students research the culture of feudal Japan. They discuss shoguns, emperors and clans. They practice writing Japanese letters.

In this environmental geography reading comprehension worksheet, middle schoolers find the missing word or phrase that best completes each of the 8 sentences pertaining to global environmental change.

Rather than build an entire PowerPoint presentation from scratch, consider using this resource as a start to your next lesson on the government and society of ancient Japan. Topics covered include feudal society, Japanese samurai, and...

The Tang Empire reigned, Buddhism spread, and power shifted hands in inner and East Asia from 600-1200 AD. Present your class with information on the rise and fall of Chinese empires, invasions, and Chinese influences on Vietnam, Korea,...

Students discuss the decision after World War II of Japan's to follow a policy of pacifism. After reading an article, they identify the ways Japan is strengthening its military. They watch a video to discover how their Constitution was...

In this writing and reference worksheet, students identify and name the physical qualities of a document of their choice. Then they identify three major things the author stated that are important and why they believe the document was...

Students explore why Moravians immigrated to the New World and how the towns they established embodied their religious beliefs.