After Likhita Japa and meditation, the class sang opening prayers and bhajans.
We started the class with an interesting discussion on Day Light Savings, and why it is followed in certain parts of the world. We learned that in the Hindu calendar, based on sun's relative position to Earth, a year is divided in to dakShiNaayaNam and uttarAyaNam. uttarAyanam starts from Makara Sankranti, ~ Jan 14th and lasts for a period of six months. dakShinNaayaNam follows uttarAyanam for a period of six months. Sun has been worshipped as a deity in many parts of the world and is depicted to be riding on a chariot in the sky, pulled by seven horses. These seven horses symbolize the seven colors in white light: Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, Violet.
We then discussed about the Game Show that the fifth grade Team shall be hosting, and brain-stormed on the format of the game. Both the sections assembled together. We discussed the various tasks that the game-show would require and came up with 5 teams. The five teams are:
- Campaigning, Publicity & Prizes
- Stage set-up and Props
- Computers & Technology
- Hosting & Presentation
- Topics, Questions & Tiles
All the students then chose the Team that they would like to work on for the game-show. As coming up with questions for the game show is a learning experience, all kids shall contribute to the pool of questions. Please email your suggestions and questions to 5thgradecmtc@gmail.com.
Going forward, the two sections shall work together in the last half hour during balavihar sundays, to plan and organize the game-show.
Kasturi Uncle talked to the class about sponsoring a brick towards the construction of the new building at Vrindavan. Fifth grade Team 2012-2013, would raise money to support the construction, standing together as the Fifth grade family.
Kasturi Uncle talked to the class about sponsoring a brick towards the construction of the new building at Vrindavan. Fifth grade Team 2012-2013, would raise money to support the construction, standing together as the Fifth grade family.
We then dispersed to the auditorium for Arti and pledge.
Blessings,
Fifth Grade Teachers
