1. Review Over Procedures
Entering the classroom- Check to see what to bring, copy down HOMEWORK& EL, quietly COMPLETE bellwork. No backpacks.
Leaving the classroom- DO NOT get out of your seat until you are dismissed. DO NOT pack up early.
You have ONE pass out a week-use wisely!

2. Review Over Procedures
Group Work- You are working together to collaborate, discuss, and complete the task at hand. You are NOT working together to be distracted.
Free Time- 1. Work on SS assignment (concept cards, remediation) 2. Ask questions/help 3. Read silently

3. Review Over Procedures
Absent- It is YOUR responsibility to check the calendar and crate for missing work. If you have missed a quiz or assessment, you must schedule a time to retake it!
Homework- Finish homework COMPLETELY. If your work is not 100% completed, it will result in a mark. ASK QUESTIONS AHEAD OF TIME!

4. #Ready Review Packet-Due 1/22
You will use your textbook to complete this packet. This information will help you to review before the TNReady test. It will also count as a grade. This packet is due on 1/22 regardless of absences or inclement weather days.
Pg #’s for each section are provided
Online textbook information: User name is what you log in to the school computers with and password for everyone is password1.
You will receive ONE copy of the packet. If you lose the packet, it will result in an R mark. You may also print the packet from my website.

5. An expanse of water with many scattered islands.
Concept Cards
Use your textbook to complete this assignment. Be thorough!!! Your cards should give you enough information so that you can draw conclusions about that topic.
Front Back
Archipelago
(Ark-ih-PEHL-ahgo)
An expanse of water with many scattered islands.

6. Japan is an archipelago, or a chain of islands, that runs north to south in the Pacific Ocean.

7. Concept Card Segmented Turn In
If you have a failing concept card quiz average, you will start turning in your concept cards in segments. Your concept cards will be checked for completion & accuracy.
If incomplete or inaccurate, you will be assigned LOP so that you will have the opportunity to work on them.
Concept Card Turn in
10 concept cards by Friday 1/8
Next 10 will be required by next Wednesday 1/13
That will leave you with only 5 to complete Wednesday night, before the due date
Feel free to work ahead!

8. Geography of Southeast Asia
1/7
Geography of Southeast Asia

9. How does the geography of Japan make it isolated?
How does the geography of Japan make it isolated?

10. A Journey To Japan
With a partner, complete the Journey to Japan worksheet. Read each passage carefully before answering the questions! Whatever is not completed, will be for homework

11. Japan’s Geography
The islands of Japan are actually the tops of mountains that rise from the ocean floor.
Earthquakes occur because of Japan’s position on the earth’s crust.
About 20% of the land is habitable
Effects:
Developed unique culture due to isolation & protection by sea
Mountains make farming difficult
Lack of natural resources- Japanese have had to conquer other lands or trade

12. China & Korea Influences
Because of Japan’s nearness to China, it was greatly influenced by Chinese ideas, culture, and technology.
Why would Korea be seen as a “bridge” between China & Japan?
How did the Chinese influence the Japanese?
Methods of writing
Confucianism & Buddhism
Styles & tastes of music, art, poetry, & cooking

13. Japan’s Indigenous Religion
Shintoism
Came to Japan before Buddhism
The early Japanese believed that humans, animals, plants, rocks, &rivers all have their own spirits. This idea is known as animism.
People believed that they could call on the kami, or the nature spirits for help.
These beliefs developed into a religion called Shinto “way of the spirits”.
Kami are close to human beings and respond to human prayers. They can influence the course of natural forces, and human events.

14. Shintoism
How does Shintoism affect people’s views about nature? How does it affect their lifestyles?
It contributes to the Japanese love & respect for nature
It also has influenced their striving for simplicity, cleanliness, and good manners

15. How was Buddhism brought to Japan?
In the 6th century around 550 CE a delegation sent by a Korean prince arrived at the court of the Emperor of Japan. The Koreans brought with them Buddhist sutras, an image of the Buddha, and a letter from the Korean prince praising the dharma(teachings of the Buddha). This was the official introduction of Buddhism to Japan.

16. Buddhism Flourishes
During the course of the next half century, Japan witnessed the firm establishment of Buddhism as a religion officially recognized and actively supported by the imperial court.
Japanese nobles loved Buddhism because it reflected their love for elaborate rituals.

17. Sects of Buddhism
By the time Buddhism reached Japan, it had formed into many different sects, or small groups.
Mahayana Buddhism-teaches that Buddha is a god
Zen Buddhism- Focuses on finding inner peace through self control & a simple way of life. ( Meditation/ Martial Arts)

18. Comparing the Major Religions of Japan

19. Buddhism & Shintoism
Under the shoguns (military governors), religion influenced every part of daily life in Japan. Most Japanese came to believe in both Shinto and Buddhism.
Why were Buddhism & Shintoism able to co-exit in Japan?
Which religion is Japan’s indigenous religion?