**Lesson Plan: The Local Government Chairman**
**Grade Level:** Primary 1
**Subject:** History
**Length:** 40 minutes
**Lesson Objectives:**
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
1. Understand the role of a local government chairman.
2. Identify the local government chairman as a leader in their community.
3. Recognize some responsibilities and duties of the local government chairman.
**Materials Needed:**
- Picture of a local government chairman
- Chart paper and markers
- Simple handouts with key points
- Coloring sheets with pictures representing the local government chairman's duties
- Storybook or short story about a local government chairman
- Whiteboard and markers
**Introduction (10 minutes):**
1. **Greeting and Warm-Up:**
- Begin with a brief greeting and ask students how they are.
- Sing a short greeting song to engage students and get them excited about the lesson.
2. **Discussion Starter:**
- Show the students a picture of a local government chairman. Ask them if they know who this person is or what they do.
- Briefly explain that the local government chairman is an important leader in their community.
**Instruction (15 minutes):**
1. **Story Time:**
- Read a short story or an engaging book about a day in the life of a local government chairman.
- As you read, show pictures and ask simple questions to keep students engaged (e.g., "What is the chairman doing in this picture?").
2. **Visual Aid and Explanation:**
- Use chart paper to list out some duties of the local government chairman with simple illustrations (e.g., building roads, ensuring clean water, organizing community events).
- Explain in simple language each duty and why it's important for the community.
**Activity (10 minutes):**
1. **Interactive Role-Play:**
- Select one volunteer to act as the local government chairman.
- Give them a simple task to perform (e.g., "Mr. Chairman, can you help us build a park?").
- Ask the rest of the class to suggest ideas on how the chairman can achieve this task.
2. **Coloring Activity:**
- Provide coloring sheets depicting different responsibilities of the local government chairman.
- Ask the students to color the sheets, encouraging them to talk about what each picture shows.
**Conclusion (5 minutes):**
1. **Review:**
- Recap briefly what a local government chairman does.
- Ask a few students to share one thing they learned about the chairman's job.
2. **Closing Activity:**
- Sing a song or chant about community helpers, including the local government chairman, to reinforce the lesson's main points.
**Assessment:**
- Observe student participation during the reading and discussion times.
- Review the coloring sheets and listen to their explanations to ensure understanding.
- Use simple questions to gauge students' comprehension of the chairman's role and responsibilities.
**Extension Ideas:**
- Invite a local government chairman or representative to speak to the class.
- Organize a visit to the local government office if feasible.
**Note to Teacher:**
Ensure that explanations and activities are kept simple and engaging, considering the age group of the students. Use positive reinforcement and encourage all students to participate in the discussions and activities.