SOCIAL SCIENCES-Practice of democracy in the classroom.
 Study of Chinese customs, religion, government, resources, etc.


 MUSIC-Listening to Chinese music. Developing music for pup-
 pet show.


 ART-Arranging of displays of Chinese objects collected. De-
 signing and constructing puppets and costumes. Designing and
 constructing stage sets and properties such as:
 Backdrops
 Parade Scene
 Boat
 Rickshaw
 Furniture, etc.
 This project in art involves arrangement, designing, constructing,
 drawing and illustration, painting, modeling, carving, paper mache,
 costuming, use of scrap materials, lighting, problems in color,
 publicity materials, etc.


 The unit's vital beginning, based on an interest in comic strips,
 the use of puppets as a culminating activity, and the spirit of seri-
 ous play maintained throughout, gave the experience the vivid and
 exciting quality necessary to learning. When the various phases of a
 child's being, (mental, physical, emotional and social) are brought
 in contact with an exciting educational environment, learning takes
 place within the child. This is integration.


ON OR STIMULATION. Some type of motivating force is necessary before
sire to act or produce.



 Good motivation causes the individual to respond strongly, often
 causing him to forget any inhibitions which he might have, and
 put his whole self into an intense effort.


 In thinking of motivations, we should consider the value of
 joint planning by teacher and pupils so that children will have a
 share in the choices made, and a personal reason for their actions.
 This will insure a richer and more meaningful experience. No project
 should ever be "teacher dictated." Evaluation and planning between
 teacher and the individual child will be important throughout the
 art experience. A sympathetic attitude of enthusiasm can do much to
 stimulate the spirit of serious play necessary to a good art program.
 When art is considered in an integrated process, the various other