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Which subject	History
What topic	Victorian children
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 2
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Number of slides	5
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: Victorian Children

Subject

History

Topic

Victorian Children

Grade/Age Group

Year 2

Duration

30 minutes

Number of Students

20

Objectives

• Understand the daily lives of Victorian children.
• Compare and contrast Victorian children's experiences with their own.
• Develop empathy and appreciation for historical contexts.

Materials

• Pictures of Victorian children (work and play).
• Brief excerpts from children's literature from the Victorian era.
• Chart paper and markers for group activity.
• Optional: Art supplies for creative expression.

National Curriculum Links

• Develop an understanding of historical concepts such as continuity and change, cause and consequence, and historical significance.
• Begin to develop an understanding of the past and its relevance to the present.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 minutes	Introduce the topic of Victorian children. Show pictures and ask students to share their thoughts.
2	Historical Context	5 minutes	Briefly explain the Victorian era, focusing on children's roles in society, emphasizing both work and play.
3	Group Discussion	10 minutes	Divide students into small groups. Provide excerpts from children’s literature and ask them to discuss what they think Victorian children liked or disliked.
4	Activity Creation	5 minutes	Students will create a chart that compares Victorian children's activities with their own.
5	Sharing and Reflection	3 minutes	Groups share their charts with the class, discussing similarities and differences.
6	Conclusion and Homework Assignment	2 minutes	Wrap up the lesson by summarizing key points. Assign each student to write a short paragraph on what they found most interesting about Victorian children to be submitted the next lesson.

Homework

• Students will write a brief paragraph about what they found most interesting or surprising about Victorian children. This will be collected at the beginning of the next lesson without presentation.

Assessment

• Informal assessment through group discussions and charts.
• Review homework for understanding and engagement with the topic.

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This format adheres to UK education standards and provides a comprehensive framework for delivering a lesson on Victorian children appropriate for Year 2 students.

Lesson script