Lesson Overview: Students will use the influence of ancient and contemporary Chinese Artists to design a dragon which symbolizes protection from their greatest fear.
Grade Level: Middle (Can Be Adapted)
Lesson Objectives: To explore the mythical origin of the Chinese Dragon. To understand the characteristics used in the design of dragons in China and understand that color can be symbolic. To construct an original Chinese Dragon.
Vocabulary: Emperor, Mythological, Celestial, Symbolism
Standards: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6
Materials: Oak tag, popsicle sticks, glue, colored pencils
Grade Level: Middle (Can Be Adapted)
Lesson Objectives: To explore the mythical origin of the Chinese Dragon. To understand the characteristics used in the design of dragons in China and understand that color can be symbolic. To construct an original Chinese Dragon.
Vocabulary: Emperor, Mythological, Celestial, Symbolism
Standards: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6
Materials: Oak tag, popsicle sticks, glue, colored pencils