| 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 | Changes within living memory: How family roles have changed |
| What length (min) | 45 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 3 |
| Class size | 11 |
| What curriculum | UK |
| 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 |
Changes Within Living Memory: How Family Roles Have Changed
Year 3
History
11 students
45 minutes
This lesson aligns with the UK National Curriculum for History by addressing historical timelines and changes within living memory, particularly focusing on social history and family dynamics.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Topic | 5 mins | Introduce the lesson, explaining the focus on family roles and changes over time. Set the context for the discussion. |
| 2 | Group Activity: Family Role Discussion | 15 mins | Divide students into small groups. Assign each group a different time period (e.g., 1940s, 1960s, 1980s). Students discuss family roles and record their ideas. Each group should use sticky notes to summarize their key points. |
| 3 | Printable Card Activity | 10 mins | Distribute printable cards to students. Instruct them to fill in their views on what they believe family roles were like during their assigned time period. They should be encouraged to reflect on their parents' or grandparents' experiences. |
| 4 | Sharing Insights | 5 mins | Ask students to share insights from their cards with the class or in small groups while collecting the cards for assessment. |
| 5 | Conclusion and Reflection | 5 mins | Recap the lesson, highlighting key changes discussed. Use feedback from students’ sharing to prompt a brief reflection on what they've learned. |
| 6 | Homework Assignment | 5 mins | Assign homework related to family roles, such as interviewing a family member to learn about their roles. Explain the process of submission without requiring presentation. Validate the importance of the task and encourage students to be creative. |
Students will submit their homework in a box or designated area, where it will be reviewed quietly by the teacher to ensure all students receive feedback without the need for presentations.
This lesson plan aims to create an engaging and interactive learning environment while ensuring that learning objectives are met and aligned with the national curriculum standards.
“Good morning, everyone! Today, we are going to explore an exciting topic: ‘Changes Within Living Memory: How Family Roles Have Changed.’ This lesson will help us understand how family roles in the UK have evolved over time. Can anyone tell me what they think a family role is? Yes, that’s right! Family roles can refer to the specific duties or jobs that family members have. Let’s dive into our discussion about how these roles have changed over the years!”
“Now, I would like you to get into small groups. Each group will be assigned a different time period: the 1940s, 1960s, or 1980s. Please take a moment to decide your group members. Once you’ve formed your groups, I want you to discuss what family roles might have looked like during your assigned decade.
You can think about questions like: Who worked? Who took care of the home? What was a typical family day like? Use these sticky notes to write down your key points as you discuss. You’ll have 15 minutes for this activity. Ready? Let’s go!”
“Now that you’ve discussed your time periods, I have some printable cards for each of you. I want you to reflect on what family roles were like during your assigned decade and fill in your cards. You can base your thoughts on what you discussed, but I also encourage you to think about your parents’ or grandparents’ experiences.
Remember to write down the most interesting or important points you learned about family roles in your time period. You’ll have 10 minutes to complete this task.”
“Time is up! I’d love for you to share some insights from your cards. You can either share with the whole class or stay within your small groups. As you share, I’ll collect your cards to review them later. Who would like to start by sharing what they wrote?”
(After students share) “Great job, everyone! You all have such interesting insights, and it’s clear that family roles have varied a lot over the years. Thank you for participating so actively!”
“To conclude our lesson today, let’s recap some of the key points we discussed. What were some of the main changes in family roles that you learned about? Yes, families have evolved in who does what, from traditional roles to more shared responsibilities.
I want you to take a moment to think about your own family and how your roles might be similar or different from what we talked about. This reflection is important because it helps us understand our own history within the broader context of society.”
“For homework, I’d like you to interview a family member to learn more about their roles within the family. You can ask them about their daily tasks, what they did when they were your age, and how family roles have changed in their eyes.
Remember, you don't need to present this information, but please write it down and submit it when you return to class. I encourage you to be creative with your questions and approach—all responses are valuable! You can put your submissions into the designated box when you arrive next time.
Thank you all for your wonderful participation today, and I can’t wait to hear what you discover about your own family roles next lesson!”
| Slide Number | Image | Slide Content |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | {Image: A family tree diagram} | - Introduction to family roles |
| - Importance of understanding changes in family roles over time | ||
| - Question to the class: What do you think a family role is? | ||
| 2 | {Image: Groups of students discussing} | - Group Activity: Family Role Discussion |
| - Assigning time periods: 1940s, 1960s, 1980s | ||
| - Key questions to discuss: | ||
| - Who worked? | ||
| - Who took care of the home? | ||
| - What was a typical family day like? | ||
| 3 | {Image: Printable card with writing space} | - Printable Card Activity |
| - Reflect on family roles from assigned decade | ||
| - Write down important points from the discussion or from personal experiences | ||
| - 10 minutes to complete the task | ||
| 4 | {Image: Students sharing their insights} | - Sharing Insights |
| - Opportunity to share cards with the class or small groups | ||
| - Collecting cards for later review | ||
| - Encouragement and appreciation for participation | ||
| 5 | {Image: A diverse family gathering} | - Conclusion and Reflection |
| - Recap key points about changes in family roles | ||
| - Reflection on personal family roles and their evolution | ||
| - Importance of understanding personal history within societal context | ||
| 6 | {Image: A student interviewing a family member} | - Homework Assignment |
| - Interview a family member about their roles | ||
| - Questions to consider: | ||
| - Daily tasks | ||
| - Experiences at their age | ||
| - Creative questioning encouraged | ||
| 7 | {Image: A box for homework submissions} | - Homework Submission Details |
| - Submit the written assignments in the designated box | ||
| - Reminder to be prepared to share findings next lesson | ||
| 8 | {Image: Thank you message} | - Thank you for participation and engagement |
| - Excited anticipation for next lesson | ||
| - Encouragement to discover more about family roles |
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is a family role? | |
| How did family roles in the 1940s differ from those in the 1960s? | |
| What were typical daily responsibilities in families during the 1980s? | |
| Who typically worked in families during the decade you discussed? | |
| What changes in family roles have you noticed between generations? | |
| Can you give examples of how parenting roles have shifted over the years? | |
| How did societal expectations influence family roles during your assigned time period? | |
| What insights did you gain from discussing family roles with your group? | |
| In what ways do you think your family roles are similar or different from those of your grandparents? | |
| How can understanding changes in family roles help us reflect on our current family dynamics? |
What is one family role that you think has changed the most in recent decades, and why do you believe that change has occurred?
Can you share a personal experience from your family that reflects the changes in family roles we discussed today?
If you could travel back in time to any of the decades we discussed (the 1940s, 1960s, or 1980s), which one would you choose to experience family life in, and what would you be most curious to see?
In your opinion, how do societal changes (like technology or employment trends) influence family roles? Can you give an example?
Think about a family role that has remained consistent over the years. What is it, and why do you think it has persisted despite the changes in other roles?