• Introduction
to Classical Japan: 550-1185 [Outline Reading]
Unit for teachers highlighting the key points for
teaching about Japan's classical period (ca. 550-1185). Includes a timeline
of Japanese history.
•
The Constitution of Prince Shôtoku [Reading]
Primary-source reading including the text of Prince
Shôtoku's Seventeen-Article Constitution, written in 604 A.D. With
a small-group activity and discussion questions.
•
The
Heian Period (794-1185) [Reading]
Includes two introductory readings on the aristocratic-court
culture of the Heian Period, which produced such literary masterpieces
as The Tale of Genji and The Pillow Book. One reading is
for students; the second reading is intended as background information
for the teacher.
for
students 
includes teacher's
note 
multimedia unit
primary source reading
general reading 
includes art