Lesson 1: Story of Qingming Festival
Time Allocation: 45 minutes Resources Needed: Story of Qingming Festival handout, images of the festival Introduction: Introduce Qingming Festival and its significance in Taoism. Development: Read the story of Qingming Festival to the class and discuss its roots and history. Conclusion: Reflect on the story and its moral teachings. Assessment: Have students draw a picture depicting the story they heard.
Lesson 2: Symbols and Traditions
Time Allocation: 60 minutes Resources Needed: Symbols and traditions handout, craft materials Introduction: Review the story of Qingming Festival. Development: Explore the symbols and traditions associated with the festival through discussion and a hands-on activity. Conclusion: Create a class display showcasing the symbols and traditions learned. Assessment: Have students write about their favorite symbol or tradition.
Lesson 3: Connecting to Daily Life
Time Allocation: 45 minutes Resources Needed: Discussion prompts, paper, pens Introduction: Discuss how festivals connect to our daily lives. Development: Brainstorm ways in which Qingming Festival can be connected to students' lives. Conclusion: Share and reflect on the connections made. Assessment: Have students write a short paragraph on how they can incorporate festival traditions into their lives.
Lesson 4: Exploring Concepts
Time Allocation: 50 minutes Resources Needed: Concept cards, discussion prompts Introduction: Review the symbols and traditions of Qingming Festival. Development: Explore the concepts of remembrance, respect, and honoring ancestors in Taoism. Conclusion: Discuss the importance of these concepts in daily life. Assessment: Have students create concept posters to explain these ideas.