Samurai Resume

from SCORE H/SS!

http://rims.k12.ca.us/score_lessons/samurai_resume/

Description: One of the key characters in the study of Medieval Japan is the Samurai. The Samurai were brave and fierce warriors, yet also wrote poetry and engaged in floral arranging. They contracted themselves out to provide loyal service to the daimyo (feudal landowner). You are a brave, skilled samurai. Your daimyo has recently died and you need to find another to serve. You need to prepare a resume and a cover letter that will lead to you being hired by another daimyo. The main purpose of a resume is to list your skills and achievements in a generalized manner. Standard 7.5.3

Author: Freda Kelly, Truman M.S.

Lesson ID: 925

The Selling of the Taj Mahal or Osaka Castle

from SCORE H/SS!

http://score.rims.k12.ca.us/activity/selling/selling.html

Description: Students explore ancient and medieval architecture with an eye as to how these buildings might appeal to today's real estate billionaire, Mr. Diego. Students select a site and develop a plan to "market" it. Standard 7.5.3

Author: Bill Dyer, Frisbee Middle School

Lesson ID: 1078

Tailing the Samurai's Tale

http://edtech.suhsd.k12.ca.us/inprogress/act/dfickett/japan/samuraistale.htm

Description: Your task is to create a 10 minute multimedia presentation or poster to enhance cultural and historical understanding of Erik Haugaard's The Samurai's Tale. To do this, you will review websites and other materials on Japan's culture and civil war and relate them to the characters and plot of the novel. Standard 7.5.3

Author: Dan Fickett, Bonita Vista Middle School

Lesson ID: 1001