Message from ssaito

[Anonymous]

I use an origami activity in the history lesson as a part of relating to the fact that even blood-avenging samurai did art and literature to relax and expand their minds. I show a brief video clip for one easy and one medium level example. Then last year, I used the a live-camera with the monitor to demonstrate and a large butcher paper to make a large freestanding example. As a follow-up, I had the students follow an on-line site to make a difficult level origami as extra credit.

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For the students that do not follow directions in class, or in life, or for students who have problems focusing on the tasks in class, I underlie the importance of "Samurai code" and self-discipline. If a Samurai made a sword slash or a Japanese artist made a brush stoke in art, there is a purpose and intent in every moment. Much in a Japanese way, things must be done the "right way." Just watch a good sushi chef...