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Which subject	History
What topic	AC9HS3K01 causes and effects of changes to the local community, and how people who may be from diverse backgrounds have contributed to these changes. AC9HS3K07 why people participate within communities and how students can actively participate and contribute to communities
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 3
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Lesson Plan: Changes in the Local Community

Subject: History

Grade: 3

Duration: 30 Minutes

Topic: AC9HS3K01 and AC9HS3K07

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Objectives

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

• Identify causes and effects of changes in their local community.
• Recognize how contributions from individuals of diverse backgrounds have shaped these changes.
• Understand the importance of community participation and how they can contribute to their own communities.

Materials Needed

• Whiteboard and markers
• Picture cards showing changes in the local community (e.g., parks, schools, local businesses)
• Chart paper
• Markers for group work
• Handout with a community participation checklist

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Introduction (5 minutes)

1. Hook Activity:

   • Begin by showing students two picture cards: one of a local park before it was developed and one after.
   • Ask students: "What do you notice has changed? Why do you think these changes happened?"

2. Discuss Contributions:

   • Introduce the concept that people from different backgrounds contribute to these changes. Ask students for examples they might know.

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Direct Instruction (10 minutes)

1. Causes and Effects of Changes (5 minutes)

   • Explain that changes in a community can be caused by many factors like new schools, businesses, parks, or populations moving in.
   • Write examples on the whiteboard:
     • Cause: A new school is built.
     • Effect: More families move to the area.

2. Diversity in Contributions (5 minutes)

   • Discuss how individuals from different backgrounds (e.g., ethnic groups, professions) bring various skills and ideas to the community.
   • Provide examples:
     • A local entrepreneur opening a shop that features cultural foods.
     • Artists from diverse backgrounds contributing public art.

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Guided Practice (10 minutes)

1. Group Activity:

   • Divide students into small groups (3-4 students each).
   • Assign each group a specific change in the community (e.g., a new park, a community center).
   • Ask them to brainstorm causes of this change and list diverse community contributors on chart paper.

2. Sharing:

   • Each group will present their findings to the class.
   • Encourage students to ask questions and add to each group’s ideas as they share.

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Independent Practice (5 minutes)

1. Community Participation Checklist:
   • Distribute the handout with a checklist of ways students can actively participate in their community (e.g., volunteering, attending community meetings, participating in neighborhood clean-ups).
   • Ask students to circle three items they would be interested in doing.

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Closing (5 minutes)

1. Reflection:

   • Bring the class back together and ask a few students to share one thing they learned about their local community.
   • Discuss how understanding community change and participation helps them feel connected to where they live.

2. Preview of Next Lesson:

   • Briefly mention that next time, students will learn about historical figures in their community and their contributions, emphasizing the continued importance of diversity and participation.

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Assessment

• Observe group discussions and participation.
• Review the community participation checklists to ensure understanding of ways to engage with the community.

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Extensions

• Plan a community walk to observe changes and gather ideas for service projects.
• Invite a local community leader to discuss their contributions to the community.

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This lesson plan encourages students to think critically about their community and understand the importance of participation and diversity in shaping their environment.