Discovering Japan’s Geography
To completely understand a country’s history, students must first understand its geography. Teaching geography has always been one of our favorite parts of social studies because of the deep connection between history and geography. This connection is especially important with Japan. The geography of Japan includes unique features such as mountainous terrain, limited natural resources, […]
Medieval Japan Activities
Feudal Japan is a fascinating topic that will bring energy and curiosity into any social studies classroom. I always love including Japan when teaching the medieval period, and students tend to be just as excited about it. I know it can feel easier to stick with familiar topics such as medieval Europe. However, expanding beyond […]