MEDIEVAL JAPAN:
LAND OF
THE RISING SUN
LAND OF
THE RISING SUN
Japan is a historic and powerful nation in the world
today. Understanding Japan’s history
will help us to understand how Japan came to be where it is today. For this project, you will work with
three other classmates to create a presentation you will deliver to the
class. You will need to follow the
steps below when completing this project:
1. Choose a category and assign topics to your group members: Determine who will research what topics listed under “Japan Research Categories.”
2. Conduct your research. Each research category has a web link listed. Use the listed link as a starting point, and take bullet notes as taught in class on the information you find.
3. Additional research: You MUST visit at least THREE additional reliable websites that contain more information about your research category. At least ONE must be a primary source. We will learn in class how to evaluate websites and primary sources. Be sure to write down the website information (title, author, publication date, access date, and address), as you will need to cite you sources in your final project.
4. Written presentation: Each group member will need to write a summary of the information found during research. At the end of the summary, you will need to write an additional paragraph on one of the following:
5. Visual presentation: You and your group members will need to create a 3-5 minute visual presentation of the information you have gathered. This could be in the form of a Power Point presentation, video presentation, or an oral presentation with poster visual aids.
6. Grading:
a. 30% notes
all aspects of the category researched
additional sources found
b. 40% written presentation (See Six Traits Writing Rubric)
information presented
sources cited
writing mechanics
c. 30% visual presentation
information presented
visual aids used
3-5 minutes in length
eye contact maintained
voice loud and clear
1. Choose a category and assign topics to your group members: Determine who will research what topics listed under “Japan Research Categories.”
2. Conduct your research. Each research category has a web link listed. Use the listed link as a starting point, and take bullet notes as taught in class on the information you find.
3. Additional research: You MUST visit at least THREE additional reliable websites that contain more information about your research category. At least ONE must be a primary source. We will learn in class how to evaluate websites and primary sources. Be sure to write down the website information (title, author, publication date, access date, and address), as you will need to cite you sources in your final project.
4. Written presentation: Each group member will need to write a summary of the information found during research. At the end of the summary, you will need to write an additional paragraph on one of the following:
- The significance of Japan's proximity to China and Korea and the intellectual, linguistic, religious, and philosophical influence of those countries on Japan.
- The lasting effects Japan's golden age of literature, art, and drama has had on culture today
5. Visual presentation: You and your group members will need to create a 3-5 minute visual presentation of the information you have gathered. This could be in the form of a Power Point presentation, video presentation, or an oral presentation with poster visual aids.
6. Grading:
a. 30% notes
all aspects of the category researched
additional sources found
b. 40% written presentation (See Six Traits Writing Rubric)
information presented
sources cited
writing mechanics
c. 30% visual presentation
information presented
visual aids used
3-5 minutes in length
eye contact maintained
voice loud and clear
JAPAN RESEARCH CATEGORIES
Values, Customs, and Traditions
This is a very important aspect of a culture. You must research 3 topics provided under the “values, customs, and traditions” heading.
As a springboard for your research, use the following link (you may need to copy and paste the URL):
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e638.html
Periods of Japanese History
For this category, you will need to research time periods listed under,
As a springboard for your research, use the following link (you may need to copy and paste the URL):
http://aboutjapan.japansociety.org/content.cfm/japans_medieval_age_the_kamakura__muromachi_periods
Religion and Philosophy
For this category, you will need to research three aspects of religion.
As a springboard for your research, use the following link (you may need to copy and paste the URL):
http://aboutjapan.japansociety.org/content.cfm/japans_medieval_age_the_kamakura__muromachi_periods
Literature, Art, and Drama
For this category, you will need to research each of the three aspects above.
http://www.east-asian-history.net/textbooks/480/ch13.htm
COMMON CORE STANDARDS
RH.6-8.1
Cite specific textual
evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources.
RH.6-8.2 Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary of the source distinct from prior knowledge or opinions.
RH.6-8.3 Identify key steps in a text’s description of a process related to history/social studies (e.g., how a bill becomes law, how interest rates are raised or lowered).
RH.6-8.7 Integrate visual information (e.g., in charts, graphs, photographs, videos, or maps) with other information in print and digital texts.
RH.6-8.3.8 Distinguish among fact, opinion, and reasoned judgment in a text.
RH.6-8.9 Analyze the relationship between a primary and secondary source on the same topic.
WHST.6-8.2 Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/ experiments, or technical processes.
a. Introduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow; organize ideas, concepts, and information into broader categories as appropriate to achieving purpose; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
b. Develop the topic with relevant, well-chosen facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.
c. Use appropriate and varied transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts.
d. Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
e. Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone.
f. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented.
WHST.6-8.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
WHST.6-8.5 With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been addressed
WHST.6-8.6 Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and present the relationships between information and ideas clearly and efficiently.
WHST.6-8.8 Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources (primary and secondary), using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.
WHST.6-8.9 Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis reflection, and research.
WHST.6-8. Write routinely over extended time frames (time for reflection and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
RH.6-8.2 Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary of the source distinct from prior knowledge or opinions.
RH.6-8.3 Identify key steps in a text’s description of a process related to history/social studies (e.g., how a bill becomes law, how interest rates are raised or lowered).
RH.6-8.7 Integrate visual information (e.g., in charts, graphs, photographs, videos, or maps) with other information in print and digital texts.
RH.6-8.3.8 Distinguish among fact, opinion, and reasoned judgment in a text.
RH.6-8.9 Analyze the relationship between a primary and secondary source on the same topic.
WHST.6-8.2 Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/ experiments, or technical processes.
a. Introduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow; organize ideas, concepts, and information into broader categories as appropriate to achieving purpose; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
b. Develop the topic with relevant, well-chosen facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.
c. Use appropriate and varied transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts.
d. Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
e. Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone.
f. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented.
WHST.6-8.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
WHST.6-8.5 With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been addressed
WHST.6-8.6 Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and present the relationships between information and ideas clearly and efficiently.
WHST.6-8.8 Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources (primary and secondary), using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.
WHST.6-8.9 Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis reflection, and research.
WHST.6-8. Write routinely over extended time frames (time for reflection and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
TIME LINE
Day one
1. Assign research topics within your group
2. Familiarize yourself with the listed web link under your research category
Day two
1. Continue research. Take bullet notes on your topics. Attempt to do 30 % of your research
2. Homework: Do at least 30% more research at home
Day three
1. Finish your research
2. Find three additional websites to supplement your research (don’t forget to write down the
website info for your citations)
Day four
1. Begin writing your paper. Be sure to use examples from your research and WRITE THE PAPER IN
YOUR OWN WORDS!
2. Homework: finish writing your paper at home
Day five
1. Begin working you your group visual presentation
Day six
1. Finish your visual presentation.
1. Assign research topics within your group
2. Familiarize yourself with the listed web link under your research category
Day two
1. Continue research. Take bullet notes on your topics. Attempt to do 30 % of your research
2. Homework: Do at least 30% more research at home
Day three
1. Finish your research
2. Find three additional websites to supplement your research (don’t forget to write down the
website info for your citations)
Day four
1. Begin writing your paper. Be sure to use examples from your research and WRITE THE PAPER IN
YOUR OWN WORDS!
2. Homework: finish writing your paper at home
Day five
1. Begin working you your group visual presentation
Day six
1. Finish your visual presentation.