This week we visited Jeju Island in South Korea! The Haenyeo are a group of female divers who have been harvesting from the coast of Jeju Island for generations. They harvest a variety of seafoods and treasures to make a living and to provide for their families. Dayeon, the main character in The Ocean Calls, really wants to dive like her grandmother. However, she must first overcome her fear of the water and the ocean.
We spent time in the classroom thinking and writing about a time when we found the courage to overcome something that scared us.
For more information on freediving, check out the video below.