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| Which subject | History |
| What topic | Investigate an important place in my community Rollingstone Balgal Beach |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 2 |
| Class size | 8 |
| What curriculum | Australian curriculum v9 |
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| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
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| Number of slides | 5 |
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| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Investigate an important place in my community: Rollingstone Balgal Beach
Year 2
History
8 students
This lesson plan aligns with the Australian Curriculum v9 outcomes for Year 2 History, focusing on the inquiry process and understanding of local heritage.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (minutes) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 5 | Introduce Rollingstone Balgal Beach using a map and visuals. Discuss what the students already know about the place. |
| 2 | Research Activity | 10 | Divide students into small groups. Use tablets/computers to research historical facts about Rollingstone Balgal Beach. Each group fills out a worksheet with key information. |
| 3 | Group Discussion | 5 | Regroup and share findings. Each group shares one interesting fact. Encourage questions and additional thoughts from peers. |
| 4 | Creative Project | 5 | Based on their findings, students create a small poster or collage about Rollingstone Balgal Beach to summarize what they learned. |
| 5 | Conclusion | 5 | Recap the importance of the beach in the community. Discuss how places can hold historical significance and encourage students to think of other local sites they might explore. |
"Good morning, everyone! Today, we are going to explore an important place in our community: Rollingstone Balgal Beach. Can anyone tell me what they know about this beach?"
(Pause for responses.)
"That's great! Rollingstone Balgal Beach is a beautiful spot where many people go to relax, play, and learn about our local history. Let's take a look at this map of the beach."
(Show the printed map and point out key features.)
"As we can see here, there are many interesting areas at the beach. Now, I want you to think about some questions: Why do you think this beach is important to our community?"
(Encourage some discussion.)
"Fantastic ideas, everyone! Let's dive deeper and find out more about the history and significance of Rollingstone Balgal Beach."
"Now it's time for a research activity! I am going to divide you into small groups. Each group will use the tablets or computers to research historical facts about Rollingstone Balgal Beach. You have 10 minutes for this activity."
(Divide the students into groups and distribute materials.)
"Remember to fill out the worksheet with key information you discover. Look for interesting facts, stories, or anything that catches your attention about the beach. Ready? Go!"
(Monitor groups as they work, providing assistance where needed.)
"Okay, everyone! Time is up. Now let's come back together and share what you discovered. Each group will take turns sharing one interesting fact you found."
(Call on each group to present their findings.)
"Great job, everyone! Did anyone have a question or something to add about another group’s findings?"
(Encourage students to ask questions and discuss among themselves.)
"Now that we've learned so much, I want you to show what you learned through a creative project! Each group will create a small poster or collage about Rollingstone Balgal Beach."
(Distribute craft supplies.)
"You can use colored paper, scissors, and glue to make your project colorful and informative. Think about what you want to include: fun facts, drawings, or anything that represents what you've learned."
"Remember, you have 5 minutes to complete your project, so let's get started!"
(Guide the students as they create their projects.)
"Time's up! Let's gather around and take a look at everyone's fantastic posters and collages."
(Encourage students to present their projects briefly.)
"Well done, everyone! Today, we learned about the importance of Rollingstone Balgal Beach and how it connects to our community's history. Places can hold special stories that shape who we are as locals."
"Think about other places in our community that might also have historical significance. For homework, I would like you to write a short paragraph about your favorite thing you learned today about Rollingstone Balgal Beach. Bring that in tomorrow so I can read them!”
(Wrap up and remind students to be prepared to share their thoughts.)
"Great work today, class! I'm proud of you all for your research, creativity, and teamwork. See you tomorrow!"