Japanese History: A Thousand Paper Cranes

Paper folding is a great art form that can be incorporated into cultural, mathematic, and art lessons. This resource includes the full instructions needed to fold a paper crane, as well as a Haiku poetry idea. Tip: This activity would be...

Students explore world cultures by reading a book in class. In this origami lesson, students read the book Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes and identify the Japanese culture of creating origami art. Students define vocabulary terms...

Any teacher who is planning on reading Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes with their class should consider using this packet of worksheets to accompany the book. Students read the book in groups, utilize this packet to help keep their...

In this word search worksheet, students search for a total of 18 words from the story "Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes." Words are given at the bottom of the page.

In this Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes worksheet, 5th graders read the book Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes and complete short answer questions about it. Students complete 9 questions total.

Students examine the infamous story of Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes and then write a reflective poem about the story. Depending on the poetry forms you have taught, you can have students write haikus, acrostic poems or free verse.

Origami is an excellent way to combine Japanese culture, art, and geometric shapes into one engaging instructional activity! Scholars begin by listening to the story Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes and learn the origin of the...

After a quick warm up activity, learners get ready to use their keen observation skills to examine an ornate Japanese pencil box. They discuss the artistry, skills, and story of the box, paying close attention to details. They then...

Origami is a traditional Japanese paper craft. Learn how to make a paper crane with this step-by-step video.

Students explore paper cranes. In this Japan and paper cranes lesson, students discuss Japanese culture and history prior to creating their own paper cranes.