Young scholars create individual examples of Japanese fans in this arts-based instructional activity on the history of Japanese fan making. Resource links and ideas for the creative portion of the instructional activity are provided.

High schoolers explore new objectives for art and examine how Chinese painting reflects Buddhist principles. This lesson includes a vocabulary list and possible lesson extensions for various student levels.

Students study the history and culture of 17th century Japan by examining samurai. They review the format of haiku poetry and examine renga poetry. They examine Kamishibai, the Japanese storytelling form and apply it five facts they...