Lesson 1: Story of Dongzhi Festival
Objective: 1
Time Allocation: 45 minutes
Resources Needed: Storybook on Dongzhi Festival
Introduction: Introduce Dongzhi Festival and its significance in Taoism.
Development: Read the story of Dongzhi Festival to the students, emphasizing its roots and history.
Conclusion: Discuss the key points of the story and ask students to share their thoughts.
Assessment: Ask students to draw a picture depicting the story of Dongzhi Festival.
Lesson 2: Symbols and Traditions of Dongzhi Festival
Objective: 2
Time Allocation: 60 minutes
Resources Needed: Craft materials, images of Dongzhi symbols
Introduction: Review the story of Dongzhi Festival from the previous lesson.
Development: Explore the symbols and traditions associated with Dongzhi Festival through a craft activity.
Conclusion: Display and discuss the students' creations, highlighting the significance of each symbol.
Assessment: Assess students' understanding by asking them to explain the symbols they used in their craft.
Lesson 3: Connecting Dongzhi Festival to Daily Life
Objective: 3
Time Allocation: 45 minutes
Resources Needed: Paper, pencils
Introduction: Discuss how traditions and festivals are part of our lives.
Development: Brainstorm ways in which Dongzhi Festival can be connected to students' lives.
Conclusion: Have students write a short paragraph on how they can incorporate elements of Dongzhi Festival into their own traditions.
Assessment: Review students' paragraphs and provide feedback on their connections.
Lesson 4: Exploring Concepts of Dongzhi Festival
Objective: 4
Time Allocation: 60 minutes
Resources Needed: Chart paper, markers
Introduction: Review the symbols and traditions of Dongzhi Festival.
Development: Create a concept map with students, exploring the key concepts of Dongzhi Festival.
Conclusion: Discuss the concept map as a class and ensure all concepts are understood.
Assessment: Ask students to write a short explanation of one concept from the map.
Lesson 5: Dongzhi Festival Art Project
Objective: 2
Time Allocation: 60 minutes
Resources Needed: Art supplies, reference images of Dongzhi Festival
Introduction: Show examples of Dongzhi Festival artwork.
Development: Guide students in creating their own Dongzhi Festival-inspired art piece.
Conclusion: Allow students to share their artwork with the class and discuss their inspiration.
Assessment: Evaluate students' artwork based on creativity and incorporation of Dongzhi Festival elements.
Lesson 6: Reflecting on Dongzhi Festival
Objective: 3
Time Allocation: 45 minutes
Resources Needed: Reflection journals
Introduction: Have students recall what they have learned about Dongzhi Festival.
Development: Ask students to write a reflection on their favorite part of the festival and how they can celebrate it.
Conclusion: Discuss some of the reflections as a class and share ideas for celebrating Dongzhi Festival.
Assessment: Review students' reflections for thoughtful insights and connections made.