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What to create	Lesson plan
Which subject	History
What topic	How do people contribute to their communities, past and present?
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 3
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Lesson Plan: How Do People Contribute to Their Communities, Past and Present?

Grade Level: 3

Subject: History

Duration: 30 Minutes

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Lesson Objectives

• Students will understand the different ways people have contributed to their communities throughout history.
• Students will identify examples of community contributions from both the past and the present.
• Students will discuss and share ideas on how they can contribute to their own communities.

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Materials Needed

• Chart paper and markers
• Whiteboard and dry-erase markers
• Pictures of historical and modern community contributions (e.g., community service, local heroes)
• “Contribution Chart” handouts for each student

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Lesson Outline

Introduction (5 Minutes)

1. Hook: Start with a brief discussion by asking students: "What does it mean to be a part of a community?"

   • Encourage responses and write key ideas on the board.

2. Objective Sharing: Explain to students that today they will learn how people contribute to their communities in different ways.

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Direct Instruction (10 Minutes)

1. Historical Contributions:

   • Share examples of historical figures who made significant contributions to their communities (e.g., local leaders, inventors, activists).
   • Discuss contributions from different time periods:
     • Colonial times: settlers building communities and forming governance.
     • 19th century: people involved in social movements (e.g., abolition, women’s suffrage).

2. Modern Contributions:

   • Provide examples of how folks today contribute, such as:
     • Volunteers in soup kitchens.
     • Community garden initiatives.
     • Local charities and nonprofits.

3. Interactive Discussion:

   • Ask students to share anyone they admire who contributes to the community today.
   • Discuss what these individuals do and how that impacts the community.

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Guided Practice (10 Minutes)

1. Contribution Chart Activity:

   • Hand out the “Contribution Chart” worksheets.
   • The chart will have two columns: one for “Past Contributions” and another for “Present Contributions”.
   • In pairs, have students draw or write down at least one example from each column (15 minutes).

2. Sharing:

   • Allow time for pairs to share their charts with the class. Highlight diversity in contributions and encourage students to think creatively.

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Closure (5 Minutes)

1. Reflection:

   • Ask students to think about how they can contribute to their own community.
   • Invite students to share their ideas; jot these down on the board.

2. Wrap-Up:

   • Reinforce the importance of community contribution, both in history and now. Emphasize that everyone can make a difference!

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Assessment

• Monitor participation during discussions and group activities.
• Review the “Contribution Charts” to assess understanding.
• Observe the reflections shared in the closing discussion to evaluate the students’ grasp of the lesson objectives.

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Extensions

• Assign students to create a poster about a local historical figure or modern-day community contributor, to be displayed in the classroom.
• Take a class field trip to a local community service organization to see contributions in action.

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This lesson plan aims to engage third-grade students in understanding the importance of community contributions through an interactive and reflective approach, aligning with U.S. educational standards for history.