THEMATIC UNIT - Assignment Example

The teacher will say: "Today class, we are going to be talking about one of my favorite Japanese festivals! The cherry blossom festival!" (The teacher will pass the cherry blossoms around for students to touch) CD of Japanese traditional songs, (including "Sakura Sakura, "Moonlight on the Ruined Castle, and "Star Festival Song"- these songs are available, free of copyright from Mama Lisas world (see resources). "One important thing to remember before you decorate is that all kimonos have a theme.

The theme can be springtime, winter, flowers, cars, anything you like. Write your theme on the sleeve of your kimono before you begin drawing." "The first thing we must do is give our logs a title. The title for this project is Bamboo Bonanza. Please write this down on the front of your folder. Then, write your name in the upper right hand corner." "Write the date at the top right corner of the page. You will date the page, each day. We will be writing on the front and back of each page. Today, you will write your hypothesis and make your first measurements" CD of Japanese traditional songs, (including "Sakura Sakura, "Moonlight on the Ruined Castle, and "Star Festival Song"- these songs are available, free of copyright from Mama Lisas world (see resources).

"This song is a song that is normally played at the star festival. This festival is special because it is held at night. During the festival, little boys and girls write their wishes on paper notes, like this" (show pre-made note) and hope that their wish will come