Mar. 1 - 9

Sorry, I've fallen behind. Time to ketchup...

Mar. 1: We began talking about feudal Japan, specifically the Samurai. Students watched a segment of a PBS series about Japan. The segment they watched was called "He Cuts his Belly."
Mar. 2: 7th grade writing test = short periods. Students worked on a reading guide (Chapter 8, lesson 2)
Mar. 3: We read a story about the 47 Ronin and then discussed honor. We watched a segment of "The Last Samurai" to view samurai society.
Mar. 4: We finished "The Last Samurai" segment. Students then read a supplement about the relationship between samurai/daimyo/shogun.
Mar. 5: Students began working on a fictional 10 day trip to Japan.
Mar. 8: We played Japanese Q and A mixup and then students continued to work on their trips.
Mar. 9: Students continued working on their trips. There is a test Friday (see study guide below)

Japan Unit Test: Study Guide

Know the following terms. Remember, note cards count as extra credit.
Shogun Regent Shinto Embassy
Prince Shotoku Buddhism Confucianism Zen
Noh Kabuki Haiku
The Tale of Genji
Daimyo Samurai Bushido
Tokugawa Shogunate 17 Article Constitution

On a map of Asia be able to label:
Japan China N. Korea S. Korea
Hokkaido Honshu Shikoku Kyushi
Tokyo Mt. Fuji Sea of Japan
38th Parallel Yellow Sea

Short answer paragraph questions to expect:
1. How did Prince Shotoku change Japanese culture and government? Be specific.
2. Be able to correctly label and explain the Japanese Caste Positions (Social Pyramid).
3. Be able to explain the lifestyle and responsibilities of the samurai. Be sure to understand the concept of “bushido.”
4. Understand the relationship between Shogun and Daimyo. Specifically the importance of Tokugawa Ieyasu.