NCCSS
NCTAN
session on
By
Wanda Forte
Author: Allen Say
Objective: The learner will develop an awareness of some
of the cultures in every day lives of the people of
Teacher reads book orally to
class.
Points to discuss:
1. Page 4 – According to picture, determine approximate age of child. He is not yet old enough to wear long
pants. Discuss how this differs in our
country.
2. Page 7 – Discuss the design of the house.
Don't wear your slippers into the genkan (at the
entrance to a home, where the shoes are kept), nor outside is a custom.
Therefore, the child must remove them and put on slippers
which is seen on page 8.
3. Page 11 – Discuss Japanese method of taking a
bath. http://gojapan.about.com/cs/livinginjapan/ht/ht_bath.htm,
http://mothra.rerf.or.jp/ENG/Hiroshima/Things/89.html
These are
excellent web sites to kinesthetically explain a Japanese bath.
4. Page 15 – Discuss use of the futon bed. http://gojapan.about.com/cs/japanesefurniture/a/futon.htm
(A Double-Bubble
Map can be used for both page #’s 11 and 15 to compare and contrast Japanese
and American cultures) http://www.nhcs.k12.nc.us/htree/Curriculum/ThinkingMaps.html#DBM
5. Page 17 – Discuss traditional Japanese Clothing.
http://www.japanesekimono.com/japanese_clothing.htm
6. After finishing the
book, decorate a plant or a tree. Students love making these cranes once they
learn how. They are a little difficult at first, but it only takes a few times
of practice!
http://www.sadako.com/fold/folding.html
NCCSS
NCTAN
session on
By
Wanda Forte
My
trip to
“Zen
focuses on meditation as the key to understanding the true meaning of Buddha.
Buddha’s enlightenment came when he saw truths that had always been there, but
that he just hadn’t seen before. Because this enlightenment came from a sudden
flash of insight, Zen masters look for ways to spark that insight in their
student. Zen teachers believe that insight can come from many things – from
meditation, a single noise, a word, or even an arrangement of rocks. And so the Zen teacher aims to stimulate
students until they are open to insight, and to trigger that flash of
understanding.”(Weston Walch)
These
gardens are designed to encourage meditation. They are not imitations of
landscapes, but abstractions. They are often designed using triangles. Rocks
within groupings would be set in triangular relationships to each other and to
other groupings. This arrangement was seen as well balanced and harmonious.
Objective: The learner will demonstrate an understanding
of the
Materials:
Styrofoam
meat trays or shoe box lid
Rocks
and stone, from pebble size to a few inches in diameter
Plastic
forks
Newspaper
1. Place newspaper on desk to
catch extra sand.
2. Place meat tray on desk.
3. Fill trays with sand to
almost reach top of lid or tray.
4. “Meditate” on rock placement
in triangular shape.
5. Use plastic fork to rake
around each rock to resemble a rippling effect.
NCCSS
NCTAN
session on
By
Wanda Forte
Kokeshi dolls
Wooden
kokeshi dolls have long, slender bodies with large, round heads. After delicate
facial features and flower designs are painted on the plain wood, the dolls are
coated with a shiny finish. Kokeshi dolls are prized by doll lovers all over
the world.
Objective:
The learners will develop an appreciation for the art of the Kokeshi doll by constructing their own doll.
Materials:
Toilet
tissue roll
Tempura
Paint
Rubber
cement
Newspapers
Scissors
1. Place newspaper on desk for
mess just in case there are spills.
2. Take 1 full sheet of
newspaper and roll into nice round ball for head.
3. Take a half sheet of
newspaper and wrap around the ball so that you will have veins to stick into
the neck of the toilet tissue roll. Stuff roll with paper for sturdiness. Cut
extra paper hanging out off.
4. Use rubber cement to seal
around the neck where joined at the head. Let dry.
5. Paint entire doll one color,
then add features such hair; eyes, nose, ears, etc.
6. Finally, paint on flower
blossoms on the toilet tissue roll.