Kireina Koto Projecto

Project Overview
Japanese people are well renown for their attention to detail, precision, and beauty in various areas
including craftsmanship, martial arts, fashion, and automobiles to name a few. Time, energy, effort, critique
and revision are key components that result in professional quality work. Throughout the course of this
project, students will explore the significance of beautiful work in Japanese culture. Students will analyze
and discuss the motivation behind quality work and (ideally) commit to higher standards of product
submission in their own endeavors and HTHNC and in life. Students will also learn the art of investigating,
writing, and delivering a well researched presentation.
Project Duration
Approximately two weeks
Essential Questions
How can we incorporate the Japanese standard for beautiful work in our everyday lives?
How can a well researched and delivered presentation increase confidence while informing others?
Habits of Heart and Mind
Perspective, Evidence, Connection, Intellectual Curiosity, Unlimited Potential, Self-Advocacy
Common Core Standards
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.2
, C
CSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.7
,
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.9-10.4
,
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.9-10.2
Objectives
You will have an opportunity to read an excerpt from Shogun and discuss themes related to
Japanese culture!
You will have the opportunity to learn enjoyable ways to research, prepare, and deliver an
informative presentation!
You will have the opportunity to create a visual representation of the aspect of Japanese culture
you selected!
You will have an opportunity to incorporate Ron Bergers Kind, Specific, and Helpful Critique
format and celebrate the revision process!
You will have the opportunity to learn about Japanese culture from your peers!
Final Products
A two minute well researched presentation on the aspect of Japanese culture you selected, a
minimum of three credible sources (.gov, .edu or .org with the exception of wikipedia).
A visual representation of the aspect of Japanese culture you selected (sketch, paint, animation etc.)
Multiple drafts of the research script and multiple drafts of the visual representation in order to
demonstrate the process.

The Research Question:

Explain the process that the Japanese utilize in order to achieve beautiful work in one of the following:
Calligraphy
Ikebana
Bonsai Tree
Manga
Anime
Tea Ceremony
Sushi
Sword Making
Karate
Kendo
Geisha Attire
Zen Rock Garden
Automobiles
Electronics
Education (Entrance Exams)
Other?
Tentative Project Due Dates: For this project Due means by the end of that period.
Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

September
13

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19

Project
Launch
Choose a
Topic

Research
Nuggets and
Draft 1 of
Visual Due

Draft 1 of
Research
Due

Draft 2 of
Visual Due

Draft 2 of
Research
Script Due
Begin
Presentation

Work or
Relax

20

21

22

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25

26

Work or
Relax

Class
Critique of
Presentation
Script and
Visual

Draft 3 of
Script and
Visual Due

Final
Revisions
and
Rehearse
Presentation

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Presentations! Curation and Images
Reflections!
and
Project
Reflection
to DP