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 |