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 India, China, Japan Daruma Dolls The Country of Japan (K-3) 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) Shogun The power of the Shoguns lasted for more than 250 years.  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) 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 Haiku Haiku Poetry 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) Jim Breen's Ukiyo Gallery Culture of Japan Lesson Plans & Activities Core Knowledge: Japan Units Spotlight on Japan Japan Unit (4th grade) Konnichiwa: Welcome to My World (lesson, activity) Culture of Japan The Master Puppeteer (lesson) Kana - Japanese characters Karigami - Ancient Art of Paper Cutting 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. Buddhism (Donn) Learning module - Shinto, Buddhism, Christianity Geography/Maps Geography of Japan (lesson) Comparative Geography 1 Comparative Geography 2 Effects of Limited Space on a Culture See Also: Asia  For Kids Crayola World Trivia Japan (game) The Tale of Genji   Welcome to Japan Sports, Sumo, Baseball, Martial Arts/Ninjas  Geography/Regions/Cities  Religions & Festivals  History of Japan School & Daily Life Samurai  Food/Tea/Rice Cakes   All Rights Reserved    Clip Art Credit: Phillip Martin Have a great year!