Lesson 1: Story of Mid-Autumn Festival Objective: 1 Time Allocation: 45 minutes Resources Needed: Storybooks about Mid-Autumn Festival Introduction: Introduce the concept of Mid-Autumn Festival celebrated in Taoism. Development: Read a story about the origins and history of the festival. Discuss key elements and characters. Conclusion: Recap the story and its significance in Taoism. Assessment: Ask students to draw a picture representing the story. |
Lesson 2: Symbols and Traditions Objective: 2 Time Allocation: 60 minutes Resources Needed: Mooncakes, lanterns, pictures of festival symbols Introduction: Review the symbols and traditions of Mid-Autumn Festival. Development: Explore the significance of mooncakes, lanterns, and other symbols. Create a mini lantern. Conclusion: Discuss how these symbols are important in Taoism. Assessment: Ask students to write about their favorite symbol and why. |
Lesson 3: Link to Child’s Life Objective: 3 Time Allocation: 45 minutes Resources Needed: Pictures of family gatherings during festivals Introduction: Relate Mid-Autumn Festival to family gatherings. Development: Discuss how the festival connects to family bonding. Share personal stories. Conclusion: Reflect on similarities and differences in celebrations. Assessment: Have students talk about their favorite family tradition. |
Lesson 4: Exploring Concepts Objective: 4 Time Allocation: 50 minutes Resources Needed: Chart paper, markers, Taoism concepts Introduction: Introduce key concepts in Taoism. Development: Discuss how these concepts are reflected in Mid-Autumn Festival. Create a concept map. Conclusion: Connect the concepts to students' daily lives. Assessment: Assess understanding through a group discussion on the concepts. |
Lesson 5: Hands-on Craft Activity Objective: 2 Time Allocation: 60 minutes Resources Needed: Colored paper, scissors, glue, decorations Introduction: Explain the importance of crafts in festivals. Development: Guide students in making their own lanterns or paper fans. Conclusion: Display and discuss the significance of their creations. Assessment: Evaluate craftsmanship and creativity in their craft. |
Lesson 6: Culminating Activity Objective: 1, 3, 4 Time Allocation: 45 minutes Resources Needed: Presentation materials, projector Introduction: Encourage students to present what they've learned about Mid-Autumn Festival. Development: Allow students to share stories, symbols, connections, and concepts. Conclusion: Reflect on the overall learning experience and celebrate with mooncakes. Assessment: Evaluate presentations and participation. |