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| Which subject | History |
| What topic | The French Revolution |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Doesn't matter |
| Class size | 20 |
| What curriculum | |
| Include full script | |
| Check previous homework | |
| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
| Show correct answers | |
| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 5 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
The French Revolution
Secondary School - Transition Year (approx. 15-16 years old)
History
20 students
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (minutes) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 5 | Briefly discuss what students know about the French Revolution. Introduce the lesson objectives. |
| 2 | Causes of the Revolution | 10 | Present key causes through a short PowerPoint presentation. Discuss economic troubles, social inequality, and political unrest. Engage students with questions. |
| 3 | Key Events Overview | 5 | Summarize significant events such as the Storming of the Bastille and the Reign of Terror. Use a timeline visual aid. |
| 4 | Impact Discussion | 5 | Facilitate a classroom discussion about the impacts of the Revolution on France and the emergence of democratic ideals. Zoom into modern implications. |
| 5 | Key Figures and Documents | 2 | Introduce students to key figures and relevant documents, such as the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen. |
| 6 | Quiz | 3 | Administer a short quiz to assess understanding from the lesson. |
| 7 | Homework Assignment | 1 | Explain the homework assignment: Write a one-page response on how the French Revolution influenced modern democracy. Confirm students understand the assignment. |
The lesson plan aligns with the Irish History Curriculum, focusing on investigation, interpretation, and analysis of historical events. It fosters critical thinking and the understanding of historical significance.