### Lesson Plan: Understanding Past and Present
#### Subject: Humanities and Social Sciences
#### Grade Level: Year 1
#### Duration: 60 minutes
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### Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
1. Differentiate between past and present.
2. Identify basic items, events, and routines from the past and compare them with those in the present.
3. Develop an understanding of how daily life has changed over time.
### Materials Needed:
- Picture cards of old and new items (e.g., old telephone and smartphone, horse-drawn carriage and car)
- A timeline chart
- Storybooks depicting life in the past and present
- A whiteboard and markers
- Art supplies (paper, crayons, glue, etc.)
### Lesson Overview:
1. **Introduction to Past and Present (15 minutes)**
- Begin with a discussion to gauge students' understanding of "past" and "present."
- Show them a timeline and explain how it represents different times.
- Introduce the concept of past and present with simple definitions:
- **Past:** The time that has already happened.
- **Present:** The time happening now.
2. **Interactive Activity: Show and Tell (20 minutes)**
- Show picture cards of items from the past and present.
- For each card, ask students to identify whether the item is from the past or the present.
- Discuss the differences and similarities between the items shown.
3. **Story Time (10 minutes)**
- Read a storybook that depicts life in the past and one that depicts life in the present.
- Engage the students with questions about the stories.
- What did people do in the past?
- What do people do now?
4. **Creative Activity: My Life Timeline (10 minutes)**
- Provide students with art supplies and ask them to draw a simple timeline of their own lives, including three events:
- When they were a baby (past)
- A recent event (present)
- Something they look forward to (future)
5. **Wrap-Up and Review (5 minutes)**
- Recap key points from the lesson.
- Ask a few students to share their timeline drawings and discuss them briefly.
- Reinforce the differences between past and present through a quick Q&A session.
### Homework:
- Ask students to talk to their parents or grandparents about their childhood and identify one item or activity that was different from today. They should be prepared to share this in the next class.
### Assessment:
- Observe student participation during the discussions and interactive activities.
- Evaluate students' understanding through their timeline drawings and their ability to articulate the differences between past and present.
- Review their homework for insights into their grasp of the topic and engagement with family history.
### Differentiation:
- For students who may need more support, provide additional visual aids and one-on-one assistance during activities.
- Offer extension activities for advanced students, such as researching more about a particular item from the past and presenting their findings to the class.
### Reflection:
- After the lesson, reflect on what worked well and what could be improved. Consider student engagement levels and understanding, and adjust future lessons accordingly.
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This lesson plan provides a comprehensive approach to helping young students understand the concept of past and present through engaging activities and discussions.