Folk and Culture Project

Language:
English, Japanese
Grade/Age:
Primary (5-11) Middle (12-14), Secondary (15-18)
Subject:
Social Studies, Creative & Language Arts
Global Goals:
4: Quality Education, 11: Sustainable Cities, 12: Responsible Consumption and Production, 15: Life on Land, 17: Partnerships for the Goals
Dates:
September 2024 – June 2025
Facilitator(s):
Yoshiko Fukui, Ms. Ayana Kojima, Ms. Ayane Nose, Ms. Puppala Rasagnya
Project Description
Do you know your local culture? Can you explain it to others?
The project is meant to give the students from different countries a chance to share their folk costumes, traditions and dances with other students and teachers in the world, to promote their culture, folk art and traditions. The students will take/collect photos with folk costumes from their region/country, describe them and give information about the occasions when people use/used to wear them. Students can also create short videos reflecting different traditions and folk dances.
Facilitator country:
Japan
When is the project most active?
On November 3rd, which is “Culture Day” in Japan.
Length of time to complete project:
Anytime
Instructional time required for project:
less than 1 hour per week
Not a member yet? Become one today!