What is a kamon?

  How can you create a kamon that would represent your family?

Background:
1. Read the background of kamon:
 Kamon background    Kanjigraphy  The Roots and History of Kamon  Japan-society crests
2. List 10 facts learned.
3. Read the websites listed as resources for kamon to gather ideas.
Shrewsbury Schools Kamon  Top Ten Kamon  Classifications
3. Read the Procedure for creating kamon
4. Brainstorm and sketch ideas for kamon
5. Create 1 special kamon using white banner paper and markers

Procedure:
1.  Using a strip of white banner paper, locate the spot for your kamon
2. Lightly sketch your idea
3. Neatly fill in your sketch with one color marker
4. Type an explanation of your kamon
5. Share your kamon with your group
6.  Complete assessment
7. Hang your kamon banner for Journey to Japan Family Night