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Which subject	History
What topic	past and present
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 3
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Number of slides	5
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: Past and Present

Topic

Past and Present

Objectives

• Understand the difference between past and present.
• Recognize and identify key characteristics of life in the past compared to today.
• Engage students in a discussion about their experiences and how they relate to the past.

Materials

• Chart paper
• Markers
• Pictures (historical and modern)
• Worksheets for group activities
• Video clips showing life in the past and present
• Projector

Grade/Age Group

Grade 3

Subject

History

Duration

30 minutes

Class Size

20 students

National Curriculum Alignment

• This lesson plan meets the standards for historical thinking and understanding in the U.S. national curriculum for Grade 3.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (minutes)	Details
1	Introduction	5	Introduce the topic of past and present using a brief overview and ask students what they think these terms mean. Show images of past and present to prompt discussion.
2	Group Discussion	7	Divide students into small groups. Each group discusses what they know about life in the past versus now. Encourage sharing thoughts on technology, daily activities, and family life.
3	Interactive Video Segment	5	Show a short video clip depicting aspects of life in the past and present. Pause for key moments to ask questions and engage the students.
4	Class Activity	7	Have students create a Venn diagram on chart paper comparing past and present. Circulate the room to assist and encourage collaboration.
5	Wrap-up Discussion	4	Bring the class back together to discuss their Venn diagrams, highlighting similarities and differences. Ask students to share one new thing they learned.
6	Homework Overview	2	Distribute worksheets for homework that ask students to draw or write about one thing that has changed from the past to the present in their own lives.
7	Closure	1	Summarize the key points of the lesson and remind students of the homework expectations.

Homework

• Students will complete a worksheet that includes drawing or writing about one thing that has changed from the past to the present in their lives.

Assessment

• Homework will be collected and assessed based on completion and thoughtfulness without requiring any student to present it in front of the class.

Additional Notes

• This lesson encourages participation and dialogue among students while ensuring that all learning styles are addressed. Materials such as visuals and group activities help to engage students effectively.

Lesson script