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Graphic
Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metropolitan Museum of Art: Timeline of Art History: Japan: a.d. 500 1000

For Students 9th - 10th
Interactive timeline allows visitors to view representative works of Japanese art in a segmented chronology that extends from AD 500 to 1000. Includes examples from different periods in Japanese history and from all geographical regions....
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Unit Plan
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Invitation to World Literature: Shikibu: The Tale of Genji

For Students 9th - 10th
Lesson from a multimedia course on literary world classics considers The Tale of Genji, byMurasaki Shikibu. Lesson centers on a half-hour video offering multiple perspectives on the work. Read an excerpt from the tale and find dozens of...
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Website
Columbia University

Asia for Educators: Medieval Japan Multimedia Unit

For Students 9th - 10th
This unit from the extensive Asia for Educator's site provides audio, video and lecture materials from well-credentialed Asian studies professors to explore Japan's medieval period, from 1000-1500 A.D. Topics include the Samurai,...
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Handout
The History Cat

The History Cat: Samurai Japan

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of the culture and traditions of the samurai in medieval Japan.
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Online Course
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: World History: Unit: 600 1450 Regional & Interregional Interaction

For Students 9th - 10th
The World History unit is from Khan Academy. The years 600 to 1450 are included. The Byzantine Empire, European Middle Ages, origins of Islam, spread of Islam, Great Schism, Crusades, Mongols, Song China, Medieval Japan, Maya Empire,...