Lesson 1 Objective 1
Time Allocation: 45 minutes Resources Needed: Storybooks on Dragon Boat Festival, images
Introduction: Introduce the Dragon Boat Festival and its significance in Taoism Development: Read a story about the origins and history of the festival, discuss with students
Conclusion: Summarize the key points of the story and its importance Assessment: Ask students to draw a picture depicting the story they heard
Lesson 2 Objective 2
Time Allocation: 50 minutes Resources Needed: Dragon boat model kits, craft materials
Introduction: Discuss symbols and traditions of the Dragon Boat Festival Development: Have students build and decorate their own dragon boats
Conclusion: Display the dragon boats and explain their significance Assessment: Peer evaluation of each other's dragon boats
Lesson 3 Objective 3
Time Allocation: 40 minutes Resources Needed: Pictures of Dragon Boat Festival activities, paper, markers
Introduction: Relate the festival to the children's lives Development: Have students draw or write about a tradition they celebrate
Conclusion: Share and discuss the children's traditions Assessment: Observation of student participation and sharing
Lesson 4 Objective 4
Time Allocation: 55 minutes Resources Needed: Chart paper, markers, information on Taoism
Introduction: Introduce Taoism and its concepts Development: Discuss how Taoist principles are reflected in the Dragon Boat Festival
Conclusion: Summarize the connections between Taoism and the festival Assessment: Group discussion on the concepts learned