Confucius

One part of our study of ancient China has been learning about the philosopher, Confucius. Students learned that this "master," or teacher believed that each person should lead a life of virtue, and that, in this way, an orderly society would be created. In the collected writings of Confucius, The Analects, we find this --

Be humble, obedient, trustworthy, and loyal. Maintain high standards in those with whom you associate, serve, and/or emulate.

As part of the work that we did, then, students chose a virtue that they felt was part of their own lives, and then chose a Chinese calligraphy character that represented that virtue and brushed that character in paint. They wrote a short piece describing how that virtue is illustrated in their life.

Here are some pictures of students at work on the calligraphy --