The Ancient World of Technology. Kelvin Chun, Technology Teacher Nu’uanu Elementary School John...

The Ancient World of TechnologyThe Ancient World of Technology

The Ancient World of Technology

Kelvin Chun, Technology TeacherNu’uanu Elementary School

John Nippolt, Art TeacherKalani High School

JFMF Program and ParticipJFMF Program and Participantsants

• Seeks primary and secondary

educators who demonstrate potential for success and a long-term commitment to education.

• 400 outstanding educators from all 50 states and the District of Columbia

• Sponsored by the Government of Japan

• Fully-funded short-term study tours of Japan

• Increase understanding between the people of Japan and the United States

• Share their experiences with fellow Americans

IntroductionIntroduction

• More than 6,000 Japanese people have benefited from the U.S. Fulbright scholarship program

• 2007 Japan Fulbright Memorial Fund Teacher Program competition marks the eleventh year

50th anniversary of the 50th anniversary of the Fulbright ProgramFulbright Program

Raise your hand if Raise your hand if you never visited you never visited

Japan.Japan.

Watashi wa Hawaii no Kelvin Chun desu.

Kelvin ChunKelvin Chun

• Technology Teacher, Nuuanu Elem. School• Multimedia Learning Center Facilitator• Technology IRA, Complex Resource Teacher• State Computer Educational Specialist• Math/Computer Science Teacher• 1999 Disney’s American Teacher Awards

Honoree• 2000 Honolulu District Teacher of the Year/ USA

Today All Teacher Team• Med Educational Technology

HobbiesHobbies• Magician, Balloonologist, and Kite Enthusiast• 2005 International Brotherhood of Magicians (IBM) Gold

Medal Finalist in the Stage Competition in Reno, Nevada, • 2005 Society of American Magicians (SAM) Finalist in

the Close-Up Competition in Boston• 2000 Pacific Coast Association of Magician - 1st Place

Stage Contest Winner • 1998 Pacific Coast Association of Magician, 2nd Place,

Children's Entertainment• Award winner in Honolulu’s Kite Festival - High Flyer,

Largest, Smallest & Most Beautiful Kite in Flight• Lecturer/performer at numerous national/international

conventions

TechnologyTechnology

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MagicMagic



BalloonsBalloons



KitesKites



Website:Website:• http://KelvinChun.com

• Or do a search on Kelvin Chun

• MatheMagic on the web

StandardsStandards

• A variety of standards can be applied. Visit the various state standards. Here are some state standard starting points.

• E- Standards

Math StandardsMath Standards

• Problem Solving & Communication

• Reasoning, Connections

• Geometry - Relationships/Measurements

• Statistics & Probability

• Describe/Analyze/Evaluate

• Real World Problems

Math Content Standard:Math Content Standard:

• Understand numbers• Understand units in measurement• Analyze properties of objects and

relationships among the properties.• Use transformations and symmetry• Use visualization and spatial reasoning• Understand and apply basic notions of

chance and probability

Science Content Standard:Science Content Standard:

• Demonstrate the skills necessary to engage in scientific inquiry

• Relationship between force and mass of object.

Fine Arts Content Standard:Fine Arts Content Standard:

• Understand and apply "art materials, techniques, and processes in creating original artworks based on ideas, experiences, stories, and opinions.

• Make connections between visual arts and the performing arts as well as other subject areas

• Understand and apply the skills of acting.

Types of MagicTypes of Magic

• Close-up

• Parlor

• Stage

• Illusions

June 11 (Sun)San Francisco Orientation



San Francisco Orientation

June 12 (Mon) Depart for Japan

June 13 (Tue) Arrival in Tokyo

Tokyo ExplorationTokyo Exploration

Catching the TrainCatching the Train





Tokyo ExplorationTokyo Exploration

June 14 (Wed) - 16 (Fri) Tokyo Program lectures, seminars, traditional art performances (Kabuki and Kyogen)

Tokyo Program lectures, seminars

In Japan, compulsory education consists of elementary grades K - 6

and junior high grades 1 - 3 (these correspond to grades 7 - 9 in America).

High school (which is non-compulsory in Japan) covers grades 1 - 3,

which correspond to grades 10 - 12 in America.

6-3-3-4 system



Math Education: Eizo Nagasaki, Curriculum Director

Traditional art performances (Kabuki and Kyogen)



June 17 (Sat) Independent Activities-Explore Japan

Explore Magic, Balloons & KitesExplore Magic, Balloons & Kites



June 18 (Sun) - 27 (Tues) Host City Program school visits

ComputersComputers

Ohdaira Ohdaira Elementary School Visitation(MElementary School Visitation(Morning)orning)



Ohdaira Ohdaira Elementary School Visitation(AftElementary School Visitation(Afternoon)ernoon)



Tanabu Junior High SchoolTanabu Junior High School



Tanabu High SchoolTanabu High School



Homestay & Cultural Experience

Mutsu City and Host Family Mutsu City and Host Family IntroductionsIntroductions

Host Takahashi Family:Host Takahashi Family:Waka,Tomoko,Waka,Tomoko,

Hiroki (9), & Naoto (7)Hiroki (9), & Naoto (7)



Mutsu CityMutsu City



RyokenRyoken

June 28 (Wed)Debriefing and group presentationsJune

PresentationsPresentations



ReceptionReception



29 (Thu) Departure from Tokyo / Return to U.S.

Japan MagicJapan Magic





BalloonsBalloons



KitesKites

Websites:Websites:http://www.nuuanu.k12.hi.us/http://www.nuuanu.k12.hi.us/

http://www.kelvinchun.com/http://www.kelvinchun.com/

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