No Prep Plans: Hwarang Warriors (Hwarang Code of Honor Handbook) Grades 6–10

No Prep Plans: Hwarang Warriors
Research + Group Project (Hwarang Code of Honor Handbook)
Grades 6–10

Introduce students to one of the most fascinating warrior traditions in Korean history with this engaging research and group project focused on the legendary Hwarang Warriors of Silla.

This resource is part of the larger Ancient Korea: Kingdoms & Dynasties series, designed to help students explore the people, beliefs, military traditions, cultural achievements, and historical legacies that shaped early Korea through collaborative, student-centered learning activities.

In this activity, students investigate the elite Hwarang warrior society — young nobles trained in martial arts, archery, poetry, music, leadership, and Buddhism. Working in groups, students create a detailed Hwarang Code of Honor Handbook designed to teach a “new recruit” about the Hwarang way of life, training, beliefs, and historical importance.

Students also examine the famous Five-Point Code of Wongwang, the role of the Hwarang in Silla’s unification of Korea, and the modern legacy of Hwa Rang Do martial arts.

What’s Included
✔ Full Teacher Direction Page
✔ Student Planning Worksheet
✔ Color Student Version
✔ Group Research & Collaboration Activities
✔ Handbook Planning Templates
✔ Reflection & Discussion Prompts
✔ Free online research resources included

Students Will Explore
- Who the Hwarang were
- Hwarang warrior training and education
- Martial arts, archery, horseback riding, poetry, and music
- Buddhism’s influence on the Hwarang
- The Five-Point Code of Wongwang
- Kim Yu-shin and Silla’s rise to power
- Hwarang contributions to Korean unification
- The legacy of Hwa Rang Do today
- Honor, loyalty, discipline, and leadership

Perfect For
- Ancient Korea units
- Ancient Civilizations classes
- East Asia studies
- World History lessons
- Character education connections
- Research projects
- Sub plans
- Collaborative learning
- Project-Based Learning (PBL)
- Middle school and early high school humanities

Why Teachers Love This Resource
- Ready-to-use with minimal prep
- Strong mix of history and character education
- Encourages teamwork and creativity
- Engaging handbook-style project format
- Includes analytical and reflective activities
- Easy for substitute teachers to implement
- Flexible for multiple class periods
- Highly visual and student-friendly organization

Students Create
Students collaborate to build:
- A Hwarang Code of Honor Handbook
- Warrior Training Sections
- Five-Point Code Visuals
- Biography & Leadership Pages
- Modern Martial Arts Connections
- Reflection & Discussion Responses

Cross-Curricular Connections
- History
- Cultural Studies
- Character Education
- Religion & Philosophy
- Martial Arts History
- Research Skills
- Collaboration & Presentation Skills
- Visual Design