Materials

• Class notes on Shinto (see bolded text in Instructional Activities below)
• Overhead projector (optional)
• Teacher-selected reading, worksheet, or other activity

Instructional Activities

NOTE: The following Web resource may be helpful in teaching this session:

• “Ancient Japan.” <http://www.wsu.edu/~dee/ANCJAPAN/CREAT.HTM>.

1. Review the content covered to this point in the unit.
   
   
2. Display the following on the board or overhead:
   
   • Shinto
   – Ethnic religion unique to Japan
   – Importance of natural features, forces of nature, and ancestors
   – State religion; worship of the emperor
   – Coexistence with Buddhism
   
   
3. Conduct a brief discussion on Shinto. The Web sites listed above may be of assistance in locating supplementary information on Shinto.
   
   
4. Assign a teacher-selected reading, worksheet, or other reinforcement activity, using available teacher resources.