Celebrating Cultures

Kung Hei Fa Choi

"Wishing you prosperity and wealth."

This week, students learned all about two very unique and beautiful cultures. We started on Monday learning more about the history of the Inca empire and spent some time appreciating their architecture and some of the artifacts they left behind.

Using the recycled materials they gathered as a grade, they created intricate 3D masks. Then using gold paint they finished off their masks. You will notice that their masks don't have eye holes, to find out why you can ask your child.

Learning Outcome: Media and Techniques: Students will use media and techniques, with an emphasis on mixing media and perfecting techniques in drawing and painting.

Success Criteria:

Painting

• I can extend brush skills and further experimentation with the medium so as to achieve special effects such as textures.
• I can work with watercolour paint.
• I can mix paints to show intensity of colour.
• I can apply washes, using watercolour paint.
• I can use preliminary sketches as the basis for a painting, as well as painting directly.

On Wednesday, we learned that many different countries around the world were beginning to celebrate Chinese New Year. Students learned that the celebration lasts for 15 days. Friday was the second day and students learned that it is the birthday of the Chinese God of Wealth, Cai Shen, is celebrated. They also learned that it is believed to be the birthday of all dogs, so dogs are treated with special foods. It is also a time for visiting families. 

Some other things students learned about were:

• Where China is located in the world
• Landscape
• Climate
• Culture
• Preparations.
• New Year’s Eve
• New Year’s day
• What happens from day 1-15 of the Chinese New Year.
• What their zodiac sign is
• Why is there lots of red
• What children get in the red envelopes

Social Studies Learning Outcome:

Students will appreciate similarities and differences among people and communities.

Success Criteria:

• I can demonstrate an awareness of and interest in the beliefs, traditions and customs of groups and communities other than my own.