Dragon Myths of the Indian Ocean. Year 5/6 Walliston Primary Scholl with Claire Davenhall and Nathan Bushby
Session 9 - DATE 22.7.25
90-minute session in the classroom:
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Intro the new project Dragon Myths of the Indian Ocean. In this 7-week creative schools project: You will dive into the cultures and ecosystems of the Indian Ocean Rim. You will invent mythical ocean creatures inspired by Asian legends and real marine animals. Then collaborate to write original legends and build shadow box stage sets to bring them to life. The Indian Ocean Rim Association, or IORA, is a group of countries that are connected by the Indian Ocean. These countries work together like a team to help look after the ocean and support each other. 1.Protects the Ocean They work to keep the Indian Ocean clean and healthy by stopping pollution and protecting sea animals like turtles, fish, and coral reefs. 2.Helps Countries Work Together Countries around the Indian Ocean share ideas, trade goods, and help each other in times of need, like after a big storm or tsunami. 3.Supports Fishing and Tourism IORA helps people who fish for a living and supports safe tourism so more people can enjoy the beautiful ocean without damaging it. 4.Teaches and Shares Knowledge Scientists, students, and teachers from different countries learn from each other and share ways to protect the ocean and take care of the planet. Why its important: •The Indian Ocean is part of our home, especially if we live in places like Australia, Indonesia, or India. •Taking care of the ocean means we’re protecting animals, weather patterns, food sources, and our future. •Groups like IORA help us work together to solve big problems — because we can’t do it alone! |
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Mythical Sea Dragons from Indian Ocean Rim Countries. Many countries around the Indian Ocean have myths about dragons or powerful serpent creatures. These stories are part of the local culture and often connect with water, weather, or protection. Here are some fascinating dragons and dragon-like creatures from different places! Wagyl, River Nagas, Grootslang Choose one of the mythical creatures from the table. Draw what you think it looks like! Write a short story or description about where it lives and what powers it has.
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Reflection with the students (one photo)
Colour in the Great Wave with the creative colours we used in todays session. |
After the session:
Planning with the Teacher
(refer back to your original Term Plan document, discuss successes, explore challenges and make changes.)
Had to reschedule next week to Tuesday. They are all researching different creatures, some are quite scary; they had to really think about why they were scary. What are they protecting? |
Working with students
(what is emerging, what is engaging them/not, what’s making them curious.)
The great wave collaborative colouring may have an interesting take on minecraft. |
Ideas moving forward
(ideas for next session, future lessons, discussed with teacher, do you need the teacher to do anything before you return.)
Looking at marine animals and design there own dragon. |
Resources
(do you need anything, who will source it?)
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Ink splats, for the warm ups in the creative colours… turn it into a sea dragon. Research more sea dragons, and crafting and informing there own creatures on scratch boards. |
How can you share learning outcomes/stories of transformation with the wider school community (e.g. Connect newsletter, staff meeting, school newsletter, school social media platforms)
Showcase at parents evening. |
