| Full lesson | Create for a teacher a set of content for giving a lesson, beginning with the lesson plan. Each new block of materials must begin with an H1 heading (other subheaders must be H2, H3, etc). When you describe required pictures, write those descriptions in curly brackets, for example: {A picture of a triangle} |
| Which subject | History |
| What topic | Cars in the past |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Reception / Kindergarten |
| 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 | 8 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Cars in the Past
Reception / Kindergarten (Ages 4-5)
History
30 minutes
20 students
This lesson aligns with the National Curriculum for History, focusing on understanding historical events and how they shape our world.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 5 mins | Introduce the topic by showing pictures of various cars from the past. Ask open-ended questions to encourage student participation. |
| 2 | Group Activity | 10 mins | Divide students into small groups (4 students each). Each group discusses one type of historical car and its purpose, then shares with the class. |
| 3 | Printable Cards | 8 mins | Distribute printable cards to each student. Explain the task: to fill in the name of the car and its use based on what they learned. |
| 4 | Independent Work | 5 mins | Allow students time to work independently on their cards, providing assistance as needed. Encourage them to be creative with colors. |
| 5 | Collection of Cards | 2 mins | Collect the cards or conduct a random check to see what students have filled in, ensuring that everyone participates without pressure. |
| 6 | Conclusion | 3 mins | Review the main points of the lesson. Thank students for their participation and discuss what they enjoyed most. |
Students will be asked to draw their favorite car from the past at home and bring it to the next lesson. Homework will be checked without presentation to ease anxiety.
This structured lesson plan provides an engaging and interactive way for young learners to explore the history of cars, promoting both understanding and collaboration among students.
“Good morning, everyone! Today, we’re going to talk about something really exciting: cars! But not just any cars - we’ll be looking at cars from the past.
Here, please look at the pictures on the board.
Show the projector or large chart with pictures of historical cars.
Can anyone tell me what they see in these pictures?
Pause for responses and encourage participation.
Great observations! Now, does anyone know why we have different types of cars today?
Listen to responses and guide the discussion towards the evolution of cars.
Wonderful! Let’s explore this topic together!”
“Alright, it’s time for our group activity! I’ll divide you into small groups of four. Each group will get a different type of car to discuss.
Divide students into groups.
Once I give you your car type, I want you to think about what that car was used for.
Hand out car type cards to each group.
In about 10 minutes, each group will share what they talked about with the whole class. Let’s get started!”
Set a timer for 10 minutes and walk around to facilitate discussions.
“Wow, I heard some fantastic discussions! Now, I have a fun activity for each of you.
Distribute the printable cards to each student.
On these cards, I want you to write the name of the car you learned about and what it was used for.
Explain how to fill out the cards while showing an example.
Don’t forget to use your best handwriting, and you can colour in your cards using crayon or coloured pencils! You have 8 minutes to complete this.”
“Now, it’s your turn to be creative! You have 5 minutes to work independently on your cards.
Walk around and offer assistance as needed.
Remember, take your time and have fun with the colours, but also make sure you fill in your cards completely. Go for it!”
“Time’s up, everyone! I see some wonderful work. Now, please pass your cards to the front.
Collect the cards or conduct a random check with a smile.
I’ll just have a quick look to make sure everyone has participated. Fantastic job, everyone!”
“As we wrap up our lesson today, let’s think about everything we’ve learned.
Encourage students to share what they found most interesting.
I really appreciate your participation, and it was so much fun learning about cars from the past together.
Encourage applause or cheers for themselves.
For homework, I’d like you to draw your favourite car from the past and bring it to our next lesson.
Remember, it will be checked, but no need to present, so just enjoy drawing!
Thank you all for being such great learners today. See you next time!”
| Slide Number | Image | Slide Content |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | {Image: Pictures of historical cars} | - Introduction to cars from the past - Encouragement of observations and participation - Discussion on the evolution of cars |
| 2 | {Image: Group of students working together} | - Introduction of group activity - Division into small groups - Focus on discussing specific types of cars and their purposes |
| 3 | {Image: Printable cards being distributed} | - Distribution of printable cards - Instruction to write car name and its purpose - Reminder to use best handwriting and colour in cards |
| 4 | {Image: Student working on a card} | - Independent work on cards - Encouragement to be creative with colours - Reminder to fill in cards completely |
| 5 | {Image: Students passing up their cards} | - Collection of cards - Quick check for participation - Positive reinforcement of students' work |
| 6 | {Image: Students discussing their findings} | - Conclusion of the lesson - Encouragement to share interesting findings - Acknowledgment of participation and teamwork |
| 7 | {Image: Drawing materials (crayons, pencils)} | - Homework assignment explained - Task to draw favourite car from the past - Reminder of no need to present, just enjoy the drawing process |
| 8 | {Image: Enthusiastic classroom} | - Appreciation for student engagement - Encouragement of applause for their efforts - Closing remarks with anticipation for the next lesson |
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are some different types of cars from the past that you can name? | |
| How do you think cars have changed over time? | |
| Why do we have different types of cars today compared to the past? | |
| What was the primary use of the car type your group discussed? | |
| Can you describe how historical cars differ from modern cars? | |
| What features did early cars have that modern cars might not? | |
| How did the invention of cars impact society in the past? | |
| What materials were commonly used in making cars in the past? | |
| Which car from the past do you find most interesting and why? | |
| What was one fun fact you learned about cars during the group activity? |