China Dolls

Term: 2 Year: 2010
China Dolls 11
China Dolls 10
China Dolls 9
China Dolls 8
China Dolls 7
China Dolls 6
China Dolls 5
China Dolls 4
China Dolls 3
China Dolls 2
China Dolls 1
China Dolls 14
China Dolls 13
China Dolls 12

Lesson Plan

SESSION 1

•Introduce our term focus.
•Brainstorm what children already know about China.
•Children work in pairs/3’s to complete jigsaw puzzles (pre-cut and packaged pictures
•of Chinese paintings depicting scenes/characters/life from Ancient China.).
•List on
whiteboard any new knowledge/understanding/insight into the Chinese culture as a result of closer
observation of these artworks.
•Type up brainstormed notes to display and refer to displayed
copies of artworks for future reference.

SESSION 2

•Introduced to costumes/clothing of Ancient China.
•In groups students quickly read a
selection of excerpts re. Chinese clothing, etc.
•Share briefly.
•Brief explanation
of dynasties/class system and its influences on Chinese customs/way of life,clothing, hairstyles.
•Students to research character from a period of Chinese history on classroom computers and print
colour copy for reference.

SESSION 3

•Give out ZART wooden ‘dolls’ select appropriate fabrics-consider textures, quality of
fabric to reflect class/role of person wearing it.
•Begin cutting out costume parts using
pre-cut paper patterns-demonstrate pinning pattern to fabric and cutting neatly.

SESSION 4

•Continue working on ‘dolls’ as needed.
•Individual instruction with sewing,
other alternatives to join items of clothing
•Adding detail such as pattern on fabrics;
looking at authentic hairstyles additional items such as props for more authenticity i.e. headgear,
umbrella, book.

SESSIONS 5-7

•Students continued working on their dolls and making them as authentic as possible constantly
referring to reference books /Internet and our LOTE Mandarin teacher for advice.

Students were so proud of their efforts. A wonderful integration of the Classroom Inquiry and support for
our school LOTE program.

Aspendale Gardens Primary School
Suitable for Level 4