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Emaki: A Japanese Scroll

Today, you are going to make your own Emaki chronicling the events in Japan from the ascent of the Tokugawa family to the shogunate (1600) through the Meiji Restoration (1868). Follow the directions below carefully.

1.  Go to this website to read about what an Emaki is.
2.  Research the major events that occurred in Japan between 1600 and 1868. 
3.  Find at least eight major events that you would like to include on your Emaki.
4.  Take one of the "scrolls" and begin thinking about how you want to design your Emaki using picture and text.  Remember the scroll is unraveled right to left and should be in chronological order. 
5. Use markers and colored pencils to draw your Emaki.  Remember you may also use some  text.
6. You will be graded on neatness, creativity and historical accuracy.

Galileo's Experiments

Today we are going to look at some of Galileo's influential experiences.  Go to the following website: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/galileo/experiments.html. Read the introduction then click on the link "Galileo's Experiments" on the right side of the page.  Follow the directions and go through each experiment activity.  When you have gone through all four experiments, answer the following questions:
1.  Briefly describe each of the four experiments.
Falling Objects:
Projectiles:
Inclined Planes:
Pendulums:

2. Write an essay discussing which experiment you think has had the most significant impact on today and why.  You may research on the web for more information.  Your essay should be between three and five paragraphs and use good supporting details.

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