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Tag Archives: learning

The Power of a Panel, Honesty, and Generalization
India / Japan / learning

The Power of a Panel, Honesty, and Generalization

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Sydney Morris • Leave a comment

Barefoot Gen In school we have been studying WWII and the affect of nuclear weapons in general, and specifically in Hiroshima. However, TGS took a new approach and ditched the history text books. The way we learned was through the graphic novel Barefoot Gen. We analyzed the page set up and literary devices while learning about … Continue reading →

Japan / learning

Be Conscious.

Posted on April 4, 2014 by Sydney Morris • 1 Comment

Yesterday TGS and HIS had the opportunity to meet Robert Jacobs, a Harvard graduate working here in Hiroshima. He is a specialist in research about nuclear weapons and their social and cultural affect. Here is his website. Following are my notes on from the talk… Continue reading →

Perspectives and Learning from History
Japan / learning

Perspectives and Learning from History

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Sydney Morris • 1 Comment

Imagine the worst scenario possible.   What would you do if I told you there is a worse event than that?       Continue reading →

1000cranes
Japan / learning

1000cranes

Posted on March 21, 2014 by Sydney Morris • Leave a comment

Do you know the story of the girl who made 1000 cranes to make a wish that might save her life? Sadako was only two years old when the atomic bomb dropped in Hiroshima, and just ten years later she was diagnosed with Leukemia. Throughout her life she had heard stories related to the paper crane; … Continue reading →

Naoshima: Art Island
Japan / learning

Naoshima: Art Island

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Sydney Morris • 2 Comments

The shinkansen, a bus, a ferry, and bikes are how we got to Naoshima, the island of art. It was cloudy and lightly raining the entire weekend, but considering how many hills we trudged up, the cool weather was nice. The minuscule island is easily accesible by bike, and even though the map makes the land look … Continue reading →

How to Fold an Origami Crane
Japan / learning

How to Fold an Origami Crane

Posted on February 25, 2014 by Sydney Morris • 1 Comment

1. Pre-folds. In order to successfully create a majestic crane, pre-folds are necessary. These creases allow for later permanent folds to be completed successfully. Fold paper in half both ways and then diagonally both ways. Continue reading →

The “How”s and “Why”s
Japan / learning

The “How”s and “Why”s

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Sydney Morris • Leave a comment

Did this interest you? Are you still curious about Christianity in Japan and how it relates to the Tokugawa Shogunate? Or maybe you wish to know about Zen Buddhism and how it came to America? If any of the above questions fit you, please click here to receive more knowledge on the subject! If you want to … Continue reading →

Borrow My Notes
experiences / Japan / learning

Borrow My Notes

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Sydney Morris • 1 Comment

I have been in Japan for just about a week now. To be honest, it feels as though I have been here for a month! However, I am quite grateful to feel that way because the feeling of just arriving can be excruciating at times. Not in a negative way, just in the way that … Continue reading →

Yoga
India / learning

Yoga

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Sydney Morris • Leave a comment

With our term in Hyderabad, India coming to a close, my Global Studies teacher, Nick Martino, encouraged us to learn more and experience the practice of yoga. Following are my notes from class, my personal reflections, and even some poses we practiced as a class. Continue reading →

experiences / learning / Thoughts and Experiences

The History of Halloween

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Sydney Morris • 2 Comments

Curious about the beginnings Halloween? This short, interesting video explains all!   For more vicious videos about Halloween, Witches, or other ghostly activities, follow this link! If you want some tips about how to make your Halloween Party the best it can be or ideas on what to give out as treats check out Syd’s Tip … Continue reading →

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