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Title:
| Literature: "Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes" by Eleanor Coerr |
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Description:
| These sites include suggested activities for the book "Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes" and author Eleanor Coerr. There is also information on the statues created in honor of Sadako. View photographs of Hiroshima, Japan, after the atomic bomb attack, follow directions for making paper cranes, listen to songs about Sadako, and have students participate in a skit based on the book. There is a link to an eThemes Resource on Japan. |
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Grade Level:
| 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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Resource Links:
| The Sadako Peace Project
Read about this project designed to spread peace around the world. Use the links on the left to listen to clips from the song written about Sadako. "Kids Corner" has FAQs about Sadako and her statue. You can also see the world's largest paper crane.
Teacher CyberGuide
This site offers 10 to 15 days of activities about Hiroshima and the story of Sadako.
Scholastic: Hiroshima: A Survivor's Story
Read a transcript of an interview with a man who survived the atomic bomb in Hiroshima.
Hiroshima Damage
This map shows the widespread damage caused by the atomic bomb in Hiroshima. Click on the headings at the top for photographs of Hiroshima and the people who were effected by the bomb.
Thinkquest: Origami Cranes
Learn about the history of paper cranes and what cranes represent to the Japanese. The "Games" link on the right includes an origami quiz and a sliding puzzle to fix.
Hiroshima Panoramic
This is another photograph showing Hiroshima after the bomb with two landmarks pointed out.
Panoramic Photo of Hiroshima
This photograph shows the few buildings that were left standing after the bomb hit.
Sadako Poem
Students can use this form to write a poem in honor of Sadako.
Profile: Eleanor Coerr
Find out what inspired Coerr to write about Sadako.
Sadako Crossword
Print this crossword puzzle for students to complete after reading the book. Click on "Solutions" for the answer key.
Sadako's Paper Cranes Skit
This is a short script based on the characters and events in the Sadako story.
eThemes Resource: Country: Japan
These sites have information about Japan's history, geography, language, education, and culture. Includes maps, many photographs, and live views from Webcams.
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Education Standards:
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AL Standards:
5, 6, 7, 6, 7.1, 7.2, 5, 5.2, 7, 8
MO Standards:
1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.9, 2, 3, 2
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