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Which subject	History
What topic	Russia
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 11
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan

Topic

Russia

Objectives

• To understand the key historical events that shaped modern Russia.
• To analyze the impact of certain figures in Russian history.
• To develop critical thinking through engaging discussions and activities.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Projector and screen
• Printed timelines of Russian history
• Handouts with primary sources (documents, images)
• Textbook chapters on Russian history
• Access to online resources for extension activity

Grade/Age Group

Year 11

Subject

History

Class Size

20 students

Length of Lesson

30 minutes

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the Australian Curriculum for History, focusing on historical knowledge and understanding, historical reasoning and interpretation, and developing inquiry skills relevant to Year 11 students.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 minutes	Briefly introduce the topic of Russia's history and outline the lesson objectives.
2	Key Historical Events	10 minutes	Present key events such as the fall of the Soviet Union and the rise of Vladimir Putin, using a timeline and images.
3	Group Activity	10 minutes	Divide the class into small groups. Each group discusses the significance of a historical figure (e.g., Peter the Great, Catherine the Great) and prepares to share insights.
4	Class Discussion	3 minutes	Regroup as a class to share the main points from each group activity without formal presentations.
5	Recap & Conclusion	2 minutes	Summarize key points from the lesson and clarify any misunderstandings. Present homework task.
6	Homework Assignment	0 minutes	Assign reading from the textbook and a reflective journal entry on a significant event in Russian history. Inform students that they will submit their journals for assessment without presentation.

Homework

• Read assigned textbook chapters about recent Russian history.
• Complete a reflective journal entry, stating what you found most interesting about Russian history and how it relates to modern times.

Assessment

• Informal assessment through participation in discussions.
• Review of reflective journal entries to gauge understanding and provide feedback.

Notes

• Ensure that students have access to resources for independent research if needed.

Lesson script