A couple weeks ago the Sixth graders learned about the Atomic Bombing about Hiroshima. They also learned about a young girl named Sadako Sasaki. Sadako survived the blast only, at the age of twelve, to develop leukeima which was attributed directly to the bomb. While in the hospital a friend gave her a golden paper crane and told her the legend of the thousand paper cranes. If a person makes a thousand cranes they can have any wish they want. Sadako began folding as many as she could, hopeful that she might wish herself healthy again. Sadly, she passed away by the time she made 644. Sadako's friends completed the rest. The city of Hiroshima built a memorial to the children that died in the atomic bomb. The memorial is comprised of a statue or Sadako holding a crane and bell in the shape of a golden crane. Surrounding the statue and bell are glass cases filled with paper cranes sent to Hiroshima by children from all over the world.
The Sixth Graders in Mrs. Imel and Mrs. Hamlow's class are working to make a thousand paper cranes that they will send to Japan. The hope is that they will hang in this meaningful and important memorial with cranes made by children the world over.
The following are links to information about:
Sadako Sasaki:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sadako_Sasaki
The Legend of the Thousand Paper Cranes:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thousand_origami_cranes
Children's Peace Monument:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Children%27s_Peace_Monument
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