Introduction
Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes by Eleanor Coerr is a true story about a girl who lived in Japan toward the end of World War II. This web-quest is designed to introduce you to Sadako Sasaki and her country of Japan.
Driving Question
Why is Sadako Sasaki a heroine to the children of Japan?
The Task
Step One: Find a partner with whom you will complete this web-quest.
Step Two: Log in to an iPad and arrive at Weebly direction page
Step Three: Go to http://web-japan.org/kidsweb/index.html
Step Four: Complete the goals of this web-quest in order to answer the driving question.
GOALS:
The Process
GOAL 1: Sadako lived in Hiroshima, Japan. Read about the country of Japan at http://web-japan.org/kidsweb/index.html:
- Describe Japan’s Climate and Geography
- Locate Hiroshima on a Map of Japan. Click on the Chugoku region (purple) and make a list of four special characteristics of this region.
GOAL 2:. Read about Daily Life and Schools in Japan (including the Q & A) section. Think about how life in the United States compares to life in Japan. Make a chart or diagram listing the similarities and differences in the following categories:
- Housing
- Food
- Dress
- Schools
GOAL 3: Create a time line that includes the dates of the following important events:
- Japan bombs Pearl Harbor
- US declares War on Japan
- Atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima
- Sadako is born. (You will need to do a little math.)
- Sadako dies
- Unveiling of Sadako statue in Hiroshima Peace Park.
- Unveiling of Statue of Sadako Sasaki in Seattle Peace Park.
Use the following resources to find information to complete your timeline:
The Sadako Story
Seattle Sadako Statue
Attack on Pearl Harbor
GOAL 4: What is origami? Use the links below to obtain directions on making a paper crane. Ask your teacher for the materials and fold a paper crane.
Origami Crane 1
Origami Crane 2
Evaluation
When you have finished with the activities ask yourself these questions:
Questions for Homework:
- What can you and your classmates do to promote conflict resolution and peace in your classroom, at your school, in your neighborhood, in your town, in the country, and in the world?
Conclusion
You have explored the land, culture, and history of Japan. This should increase your understanding as you read the book, Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes by Eleanor Coerr. In addition to reading this story, we will do additional thematic assignments relating to war, tolerance, conflict resolution and peace.
Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes by Eleanor Coerr is a true story about a girl who lived in Japan toward the end of World War II. This web-quest is designed to introduce you to Sadako Sasaki and her country of Japan.
Driving Question
Why is Sadako Sasaki a heroine to the children of Japan?
The Task
Step One: Find a partner with whom you will complete this web-quest.
Step Two: Log in to an iPad and arrive at Weebly direction page
Step Three: Go to http://web-japan.org/kidsweb/index.html
Step Four: Complete the goals of this web-quest in order to answer the driving question.
GOALS:
- Discover basic facts about Japan.
- Make a chart comparing life in the United States to life in Japan.
- Make a time line of events related to Sadako Sasaki.
- Learn about the art of origami.
The Process
GOAL 1: Sadako lived in Hiroshima, Japan. Read about the country of Japan at http://web-japan.org/kidsweb/index.html:
- Describe Japan’s Climate and Geography
- Locate Hiroshima on a Map of Japan. Click on the Chugoku region (purple) and make a list of four special characteristics of this region.
GOAL 2:. Read about Daily Life and Schools in Japan (including the Q & A) section. Think about how life in the United States compares to life in Japan. Make a chart or diagram listing the similarities and differences in the following categories:
- Housing
- Food
- Dress
- Schools
GOAL 3: Create a time line that includes the dates of the following important events:
- Japan bombs Pearl Harbor
- US declares War on Japan
- Atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima
- Sadako is born. (You will need to do a little math.)
- Sadako dies
- Unveiling of Sadako statue in Hiroshima Peace Park.
- Unveiling of Statue of Sadako Sasaki in Seattle Peace Park.
Use the following resources to find information to complete your timeline:
The Sadako Story
Seattle Sadako Statue
Attack on Pearl Harbor
GOAL 4: What is origami? Use the links below to obtain directions on making a paper crane. Ask your teacher for the materials and fold a paper crane.
Origami Crane 1
Origami Crane 2
Evaluation
When you have finished with the activities ask yourself these questions:
- What basic facts did you discover about Japan? What are the four characteristics of the Chugoku region of Japan?
- Does your chart comparing Japan to the U.S. include similarities and differences in the categories of: housing, food, dress, and schools?
- Does your timeline include ALL the events listed in GOAL 3 in the right order?
Questions for Homework:
- What can you and your classmates do to promote conflict resolution and peace in your classroom, at your school, in your neighborhood, in your town, in the country, and in the world?
Conclusion
You have explored the land, culture, and history of Japan. This should increase your understanding as you read the book, Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes by Eleanor Coerr. In addition to reading this story, we will do additional thematic assignments relating to war, tolerance, conflict resolution and peace.