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Which subject	History
What topic	Year 1 history
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 1
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: Year 1 History

Topic

Year 1 History: Understanding Our Past

Objectives

• Students will be able to describe what history is and its importance.
• Students will identify key historical figures and events relevant to Australia.
• Students will engage in discussions about their own family histories.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Pictures of historical figures (e.g., Captain Cook, Indigenous Australians)
• A storybook about Australian history (e.g., “The Story of Australia”)
• Worksheets for family history activity
• Colored pencils or crayons

Grade/Age Group

• Grade 1 (Ages 5-6)

Subject

• History

Class Size

• 20 students

Duration

• 30 minutes

National Curriculum Alignment

• The lesson will align with the Australian Curriculum for History, focusing on historical events and figures relevant to students' lives and the development of Australia.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction to History	5 mins	Start with a simple definition of history. Ask students what they think history means.
2	Importance of History	5 mins	Discuss why history is important. Use a whiteboard to note down students' responses.
3	Key Historical Figures	10 mins	Introduce key historical figures (using pictures). Discuss their significance in Australia.
4	Family History Discussion	5 mins	Explain the concept of family history. Encourage students to think about who is in their family.
5	Family History Worksheet	5 mins	Distribute worksheets. Students draw or write about their family. Circulate to assist.
6	Recap and Conclusion	5 mins	Summarize key points of the lesson. Ask students to share one thing they learned without presenting.

Homework

• Students are to complete the family history worksheet at home and bring it back to class without the need to present it. The teacher will collect them to review in a confidential manner.

Assessment

• Informal assessment through participation in discussions.
• Collection of worksheets to assess understanding and engagement with the lesson topic.

Additional Notes

• Ensure a supportive classroom environment where all students feel comfortable sharing their ideas.
• Modify activities as needed to cater to different learning abilities within the classroom.

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