| 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 | History Communities and remembrance One important example of change and one important example of continuity over time in the local community, region or state/territory (e.g. in relation to the areas of transport, work, education, natural and built environments, entertainment, daily life) (ACHASSK062) |
| What length (min) | 50 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 3 |
| Class size | 20 |
| What curriculum | History Communities and remembrance One important example of change and one important example of continuity over time in the local community, region or state/territory (e.g. in relation to the areas of transport, work, education, natural and built environments, entertainment, daily life) (ACHASSK062) |
| 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 |
History Communities and Remembrance
Year 3
History
20 students
History Communities and Remembrance: One important example of change and one important example of continuity over time in the local community, region, or state/territory (ACHASSK062).
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (minutes) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 10 | Introduce the topic of change and continuity. Discuss its importance in local history. |
| 2 | Group Activity | 15 | Divide students into small groups. Each group identifies one example of change and one of continuity in different aspects of their community. |
| 3 | Break and Physical Activity | 5 | Conduct a short physical activity (e.g. stretching, quick exercises) to refresh students. |
| 4 | Group Presentations | 10 | Groups share their examples with the class, with the teacher guiding the discussion. |
| 5 | Individual Reflection | 5 | Students write a short reflection in their notebooks about what they learned from the activity. |
| 6 | Homework Check | 5 | Collect and review homework from previous lesson quietly, providing feedback individually. |
"Good morning, everyone! Today, we are going to explore the topic of change and continuity in our local communities. Now, can anyone tell me what they think those words mean? Change refers to things that have altered over time, while continuity means things that have remained the same. Understanding these concepts is very important because they help us appreciate our history and how it shapes our communities today. So, let's dive in!"
"Now that we have an understanding of change and continuity, I want you to work in small groups. I will divide you into groups of four. Each group will choose one example of change and one example of continuity in our community. Think about places you've seen here, like schools, parks, shops, or even people and events. Use the resources I provided and take notes on your findings. You have 15 minutes. Remember to share your thoughts with everyone in your group. Let's get started!"
"Alright, everyone! Time to take a short break from sitting and do a bit of movement to freshen up our minds! Please stand up and follow my lead. Let's start with some stretching. Reach up to the sky, now touch your toes. Great! Now let’s do ten jumping jacks together! Ready? One, two, three… All done! That was fantastic! Now, let’s settle back down for our next activity."
"Welcome back, everyone! I hope you're all feeling refreshed. Now it's time for each group to share what they discovered. Which group would like to go first? Remember to introduce your examples of change and continuity and explain why you chose them. I will be here to guide the discussion and help out if needed. Let’s hear what you found!"
"Thank you all for sharing your fantastic examples! Now, I want you to take a few moments to reflect on what you've learned today. Please take out your notebooks and write a short paragraph about what you found most interesting or surprising about the examples of change and continuity in our community. This won't take long—just five minutes."
"Finally, let’s check your homework from our last lesson. Please hand me your paragraphs about an example of change or continuity you observe in your lives or community. I will read through them quietly and provide feedback. Don’t worry; no one has to present them today. Just take a moment to relax while I collect your work."
"Okay, that's the end of our lesson for today. I hope you all enjoyed our journey through history. Make sure to keep thinking about examples of change and continuity in your lives over the next few days. Have a wonderful day!"
| Slide Number | Image | Slide Content |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | {Image: A classroom scene with students} | - Introduction to change and continuity - Define change: things that have altered over time - Define continuity: things that have remained the same - Importance of understanding these concepts |
| 2 | {Image: Students working in small groups} | - Group activity setup: working in groups of four - Task: choose one example of change and one of continuity in the community - Resources provided for note-taking - 15 minutes to discuss and share thoughts |
| 3 | {Image: Students stretching and exercising} | - Break time for movement and refreshment - Importance of physical activity in learning - Stretching and doing ten jumping jacks together - Ready to settle back for the next activity |
| 4 | {Image: Students presenting to the class} | - Group presentations: sharing discoveries - Each group introduces examples of change and continuity - Explain choices and findings - Opportunity for guided discussion |
| 5 | {Image: Students writing in notebooks} | - Individual reflection: writing about the lesson - Take 5 minutes to write a short paragraph - Focus on what was interesting or surprising - Homework check: collecting paragraphs from previous lesson |
Stand up tall and stretch up high,
Reach for the clouds, touch the sky.
Now bend down low, touch your toes,
Feel the stretch, as the balance grows.
Ten jumping jacks, let’s make it fun,
One, two, three, keep moving, run!
Four and five, now six and seven,
Breathe in deeply, feel like heaven.
Wiggle your fingers, then shake your hips,
Let’s buzz around like we're on trips.
Twirl in circles, spin around,
Keep that energy, let joy abound!
Take a deep breath, then say, “Woo-sah!”
Relax your body, with a little cha-cha.
Clap your hands, jump up high,
Get ready to learn more, oh my, oh my!