Project activities
The world is round -The symbol of the circle in our life - Complex developement of student's basic competencies and teacher's key competencies
I. The circle and circular processes in nature – forms and shapes, cyclical movements,
rejuvenation
- Searching for rounded shapes through the body frame and body surface of flora and fauna (flowers, leaves, crops, annual rings, shapes on animal skin, cells. Drawing and taking photos of what we have seen.
- Examining circular process in nature! (Cycle of the water, changing the stages of water – liquid, snow, ice, etc., changing of seasons, changing of light, phases of the moon, the solstice, proportion of day and night, the equinoxes, the cyclical activities in life of living organism, rejuvenation in nature). Observing a concrete habitat or a concrete part of a forest, observing a tree in different seasons. Creating a “Season Tree” using different techniques of arts and crafts (painting, drawing, glueing, montage).
II. Culture – The circle is an element of our cultural environment - (architecture, arts and crafts, tradition)
- Searching for rounded shapes in the place where we live on buildings (windows, cupolas, spiral staircases, swimming pools, temples and churches), circuses, roundabouts, merry-go-rounds in parks. We draw, take pictures or/and make models of what we see using different techniques.
- Examining rounded tools in everyday life (pots, plates, cups, glasses, cooking utensils, coins, stamps, seals). Analysing forms, use and function.hű Utilisation of circular processes in our nature: producing or re-generating energy (windmill), learning about renewable energy sources, observing and making models in art and crafts lessons.
- The cyclical process in our artificial environment, e.g. water and wastewater in our buildings, water analysis, recycling of waste/organic waste, making objects from waste.
- Observing and analysing works of art. Activities: painting mandala, creating different wreaths (Advent wreaths, bridal wreaths, front door decorations in spring and autumn), basket weaving, making felt balls, balloons, rings, bracelets, necklaces, Christmas decorations, pottery, weaving, knitting -crochet.
- Analysing and writing different kinds of literature (poems, rhymes, tales).
- Songs, rhythms and tunes, using and getting acquainted with different round-shaped hű musical instruments.
- Traditions all year round (Easter, Christmas, Ramadan, Bayram …),
- Showing and comparing the results to the partners
III. The way of life – The three main concentric circles: unity of body, soul and mind
- The circle of human life – observing different stages of life. (birth, childhood, youth, adulthood, old age and death)
- Nutrition: healthy nutrition, the circle of aliments, cooking and baking round-shaped dishes ( bread, cakes, dumplings, pies,..).
- The health of our soul: balance, the significance of a partner and a circle of friends , love, traditions, festivities, popular customs – getting acquainted with them and realize how important they are in our circle of life. Creating a “Soul Bird” and usingusing relaxing techniques.
- Showing and comparing the results to the partners.
IV. The PRODUCTS
- Informational website: we are going to design a website to document our work and products during the whole project.
- Methodological basket
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