Alice and I watched together an anime movie called “The Wind Rises” we discussed a lot of things during the movie, life in Japan between World Wars, current day life in Japan, Japan’s involvement in wars, the timeline other wars such as the Cold War She felt sorry for the Japanese people because she was sure not all of them wanted to be at war. she was very interested in their lack of technology (in the movie the aeronautical engineer is sent to Germany to learn about more advanced aviation technology) We discussed how Japanese has limited natural resources and that’s probably why they focussed on developing technology to advanced their country Alice had a good understand of how the World Wars started and who was involved, how war can speed up technological advancements, and a better understanding of the world timeline of when different wars occurred she also thinks that Japan seems like a very peaceful country now despite their involvement in wars in the past. she would like to visit Japan one day which might be challenging she thinks because Alice doesn’t like to eat rice Alice has a very strong interest in manga and anime art styles, so we continue to explore that through her visual art practise, as well for her English she is engaged in reading manga comics. she continues learning about Japanese culture and life in Japan. Alice is writing her own manga style comic for English Alice has been learning about the structure of stories and how to make the engaging to the audience alice has been using the technique of story mountains to create climaxes and resolutions in her story yes she can see the impact and can recognise this technique in the stories she is reading when Alice has finished her comic she would like to publish is on a webcomic app (that she reads other comics from) to get feedback from her audience understanding that she is learning so it takes time to develop a following and that you need to keep listening to feedback of how to improve discussing that feedback with trusted adults open positive discussions

Art

• Alice has been exploring manga and anime art styles through visual art practice and English reading material.
• Alice is learning about the structure of stories and how to make them engaging to the audience, which can influence her artwork in manga-style comics.
• Alice is using the technique of story mountains to create climaxes and resolutions in her story, demonstrating an understanding of visual storytelling techniques.

English

• Alice is engaged in reading manga comics in English, which helps improve her language skills and comprehension.
• Alice is writing her own manga-style comic in English, demonstrating her creativity and ability to express herself in a different medium.
• Alice is learning about the structure of stories, which enhances her understanding of narrative and language use in her own writing.

Foreign Language

• Although not explicitly mentioned, Alice's interest in Japanese anime and culture can lead to a natural curiosity for the Japanese language.
• As she continues to explore Japanese culture through anime and manga, she may develop an interest in learning the language.

History

• Alice has gained insights into life in Japan between World Wars and the current day, as well as Japan’s involvement in wars and lack of technology through the movie "The Wind Rises."
• Alice has developed a good understanding of the World Wars, how war can speed up technological advancements, and the timeline of different wars, reflecting her grasp of historical events.
• Alice perceives Japan as a peaceful country now despite its involvement in past wars, demonstrating critical thinking and an awareness of historical contexts.

Math

• Math concepts are not directly addressed in the given activity.

Science

• Alice is interested in the lack of technology in Japan at a certain period and how the country focused on developing technological advancements, indicating an interest in scientific and technological development.

Social Studies

• The discussions on Japan's involvement in wars and life in Japan provide a foundation for social studies by exposing Alice to different cultural and historical perspectives.
• Alice's interest in visiting Japan and acknowledging the potential challenges, such as food preferences, reflects a curiosity about different societies and customs.

For continued development, encourage Alice to explore more historical and cultural aspects of Japan through books, documentaries, and interactive online resources. Additionally, she can practice writing and storytelling by creating more manga-style comics and engaging in peer feedback activities.

Related Educational Toys And Games

• How to Draw Manga: Characters, Scenes and Stories by Katy Coope: This book provides step-by-step instructions for drawing manga characters and scenes, which can further enhance Alice's art skills and storytelling abilities.
• Sushi Go! by Gamewright: This card game introduces players to different types of sushi, offering a fun way for Alice to explore Japanese culture and cuisine.
• Otaku: Card Game by Otakumaker: This strategic card game incorporates anime and manga themes, providing an engaging way for Alice to continue her exploration and appreciation of Japanese pop culture.