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Which subject	History
What topic	The Titanic
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 6
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Number of slides	5
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: The Titanic

Subject

History

Topic

The Titanic

Grade or Age Group

Year 6

Length of Lesson

30 minutes

Number of Students

20

Objectives

• Understand the historical significance of the Titanic.
• Identify key facts related to the Titanic's construction, its voyage, and its tragic sinking.
• Discuss the societal impacts of the Titanic disaster.
• Develop critical thinking skills by analyzing primary and secondary sources related to the Titanic.

Materials

• PowerPoint presentation on the Titanic
• Printed handouts with key facts and figures
• Clips from documentaries about the Titanic
• Whiteboard and markers
• Worksheets for group activities
• Internet access for research (if necessary)

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the Key Stage 2 history curriculum, focusing on understanding events beyond living memory that are significant nationally or globally.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 mins	Brief introduction to the Titanic; show students a picture of the ship and ask what they know about it.
2	Background	10 mins	Present a PowerPoint covering the construction, maiden voyage, and the sinking of the Titanic. Include key dates and statistics.
3	Group Activity	10 mins	Divide students into small groups to discuss the societal impacts of the Titanic disaster. Provide printed handouts to facilitate discussion.
4	Class Discussion	5 mins	Regroup and have a class discussion around group findings. Use the whiteboard to note key points raised.
5	Homework Assignment	5 mins	Assign homework: students to write a short paragraph on what they learnt about the Titanic and submit it via Google Classroom. Check submissions without class presentations.

Assessment

• Informal assessment through participation in class discussions and group activities.
• Review of homework submissions to gauge individual understanding.

Reflection

• Evaluate the effectiveness of group discussions and presentations.
• Adjust future lesson plans based on student engagement and comprehension levels.

Lesson script