Japan Unit Study

[SamanthaBea]

My ds told me that he is interested in Japan and would like to learn more about the culture, history, religion(s), and language. I told him that when we wrap up Ancient Rome, we could take a detour and do a unit study on Japan. Can anyone point me in the right direction for books, documentaries, etc.?

I don't know much about Asian history and since he just sprang this on me, I didn't have a chance to research anything when I was putting together his history program for this year.

Thank you! :bigear:

BTW, he doesn't like anything that he perceives to be "babyish."

[elegantlion]

This unit study is pretty decent. We're focusing solely on Asian history this year, with a focus on Japan. We'll be using the linked study later this year.

 

Also here are a few books we're using.

 

The Asian World

 

 

Ugh, my break is just over. Must get back to teaching. I'll post more when we get another break.

[SamanthaBea]

This unit study is pretty decent. We're focusing solely on Asian history this year, with a focus on Japan. We'll be using the linked study later this year.

 

Also here are a few books we're using.

 

The Asian World

 

 

Ugh, my break is just over. Must get back to teaching. I'll post more when we get another break.

 

Thank you!

 

Funny that you mentioned The Asian World book. I just ordered The European World 400-1450 for our next history text! :D

 

Have you used this unit study? http://www.currclick.com/product_info.php?products_id=818&it=1

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Have you used this unit study? http://www.currclick.com/product_info.php?products_id=818&it=1

I like the look of that unit study! We're doing SL Core 5 (Eastern Hemisphere) and I'm beefing it up a bit... that might be a nice addition.

 

Although, I don't like that they call the bundle the "Oriental Bundle". That sounds a bit... archaic, no? :glare:

[SnegurochkaL]

We did study a topic on Japan briefly 2 years ago using Galloping the Globe curriculum.

We will be studying it more again because of Japanese language which my kids will be learning in a year or so.

 

As far as books recommendation, take a look at this links:

 

Japan: Peeps at History by John Finnemore

http://www.mainlesson.com/display.php?author=finnemore&book=japan&story=_contents

 

Child Life in Japan by William E. Griffis

http://www.mainlesson.com/display.php?author=griffis&book=child&story=_contents

 

Historical Tales: Japanese and Chinese by Charles Morris

http://www.mainlesson.com/display.php?author=morris&book=japanese&story=_contents

 

The Story of Japan by R. Van Bergen

http://www.mainlesson.com/display.php?author=bergen&book=japan&story=_contents

 

This are free resources.

 

If I come across of anything else, I will let you know.

[elegantlion]

This unit study is pretty decent. We're focusing solely on Asian history this year, with a focus on Japan. We'll be using the linked study later this year.

 

Also here are a few books we're using.

 

The Asian World

 

 

Ugh, my break is just over. Must get back to teaching. I'll post more when we get another break.

 

 

I'm back. I have not seen the other study you linked, but it looks good as well.

 

Japan: An Illustrated History - this is a fairly quick read I bought to give myself an overview of Japanese history. I bought a used copy very inexpensively.

Traditional Japan - found this book on paperbackswap, a nice overview.

 

Tales from Japan - another good resource.

 

Katherine Paterson has some good books on Japan.