### Lesson Plan: Family History
#### Grade Level: Primary 1
#### Subject: History
#### Duration: 60 minutes
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**Lesson Objectives:**
1. Understand the concept of family and family history.
2. Identify members of their own family.
3. Learn to appreciate the diversity of family structures.
4. Begin to create a simple family tree.
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**Materials Needed:**
- Whiteboard and markers
- Picture books about families
- Large sheets of paper
- Crayons, colored pencils, and markers
- Printouts of family tree templates
- Photos of family members (optional; to be brought by students)
- Example of a simple family tree
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**Lesson Outline:**
**1. Introduction (10 minutes)**
- Greet the students and introduce the topic of the lesson: Family History.
- Briefly explain what family history means.
- "Family history is learning about the people in our family and the stories about them."
**2. Discussion (10 minutes)**
- Ask students who are the members in their family. List common family members (mom, dad, siblings, grandparents, etc.) on the whiteboard.
- Discuss different types of families (e.g., large families, small families, single-parent families, extended families).
- Highlight that every family is unique and special.
**3. Story Time (10 minutes)**
- Read a picture book about families to the class.
- Suggested books: "The Family Book" by Todd Parr or "All Kinds of Families" by Mary Ann Hoberman.
- After the story, ask students questions about the book to reinforce the diversity of families.
**4. Activity: Family Tree Creation (20 minutes)**
- Show students an example of a simple family tree.
- Distribute family tree templates to each student.
- Invite students to draw and color their own family tree using the template. If they brought photos, they can attach them.
- Encourage students to label their family members.
- Walk around and assist students as needed.
**5. Share and Reflect (10 minutes)**
- Allow students to share their family trees with the class.
- Ask them to say a few words about their family.
- Facilitate a discussion on how every family is special and important.
**6. Conclusion (5 minutes)**
- Recap the lesson and reinforce the key points:
- Families come in all shapes and sizes.
- Our family history is part of our story.
- Explain that they can continue exploring their family history by asking their parents about more family stories.
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**Assessment:**
- Informal assessment through participation and engagement during discussions.
- Observation of students' family trees to ensure understanding of family structure.
**Follow-Up/Homework:**
- Encourage students to go home and ask their family members about any interesting stories or traditions they have.
- Optional: Bring a family photo or artifact to share with the class in the next lesson.
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**Tips for Teachers:**
- Be sensitive to the fact that family structures can vary widely and avoid making assumptions.
- Be inclusive and respectful of all family types.
- Adjust the lesson based on the cultural backgrounds and needs of the students.