Changhua County Nei'an Elementary School - Luanshu dresses up in four vibrant colors

1. Origin
Every year from September to early October, the Taiwan Koelreuteria paniculata begins to bloom yellow flowers, which turn reddish-brown when the fruits ripen. The capsules hang on the branches like small lanterns, and some fruits turn dark brown. One tree has multiple colors, so it is also called the "four-color tree." The bright colors of the Taiwan Koelreuteria paniculata make people stop to admire them.
Nei'an Elementary School happens to be located next to the Babao Canal, the "Mother River" of Changhua County. The roadside trees are the Taiwan Koelreuteria paniculata, which is a native and unique tree species in Taiwan. Therefore, the idea was to combine the mother river of Changhua County, the "Babao Canal", and the native tree species of Taiwan, the "Taiwan Koelreuteria paniculata", as the theme, supplemented by the bird and insect ecology on campus as the focus of observation. Based on the above, cross-disciplinary aesthetic education courses will not only promote the all-round development of students, but also closely integrate nature, ecology, humanities and social emotions, cultivate their comprehensive literacy and social responsibility, and lay the foundation for future development.
2. Concept
1. Cultivate students’ connection with nature. Through observation and field exploration, students can understand the ecological environment and the cycle of plant growth, and enhance their sense of responsibility and awareness of environmental protection.
2. Through artistic creation, stimulate students' creativity and aesthetic ability, let them learn how to transform natural elements into artistic expression, so as to enhance their perception and appreciation of beauty.
3. Deeply explore local culture and history, let students understand the important position of Taiwan Koelreuteria paniculata in the community, inspire their love and identity for their hometown, and cultivate awareness of cultural heritage.
4. Through music and poetry appreciation, let students experience the harmony between sound and nature, and improve their musical literacy and
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Language expression skills, and encourage them to use art to express their feelings about nature.
5. Emphasize cooperation and sharing, cultivate students' social and emotional skills through group activities, promote the development of empathy and social responsibility, and help them establish healthy interpersonal relationships.
6. Guide students to understand the importance of environmental protection and practice the concept of sustainable development, so that they can actively participate in environmental protection actions in their daily lives and become responsible global citizens.