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Educational Project Plan: "At Home" — 1st Grade (Primary)
Component | Details |
|---|---|
Project Name | At Home |
Grade | 1st Grade (Primary) |
Main Issue/Problem | How can children describe and identify different rooms and objects in a house using basic vocabulary and questions in English? |
Number of Classes | 3 classes (60 minutes each via Zoom) |
Teaching Methodology | Problem-Based Learning (PBL) |
Articulating Axes | Critical Interculturality (understanding different types of homes and cultural differences) |
Lesson 1: Introduction to "At Home"
Duration: 60 minutes
Focus: Vocabulary, basic questions ("Where are you?")
Stage | Activity | Time | Method/Tools | Objectives |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Present | Reflection on their homes: "Where do you live? Do you have a house or apartment?" | 10 min | Teacher questions, images | Activate prior knowledge, connect to personal experiences |
Collect | Show pictures of different rooms and objects (flashcards, images from book pages 38-45) | 10 min | Flashcards, Wordwall | Introduce vocabulary: balcony, bathroom, bedroom, dining room, flat, garden, hall, house, kitchen, living room |
Formulate | Pose question: "Where are you now? Where is your mom/dad?" | 10 min | Guided questions, virtual whiteboard | Practice "Where are you?" and "Where is your...?" |
Organize | Group activity: Students share where they are in their house using the new vocabulary | 15 min | Breakout rooms/individual turn | Practice speaking, reinforce vocabulary |
Build | Create a simple "My House" drawing or diagram, labeling rooms | 10 min | Paper/digital drawing tools | Connect vocabulary with visual representation |
Verify and Analyze | Quiz with Wordwall (matching rooms with pictures) | 5 min | Interactive quiz | Assess understanding of vocabulary |
Share | Students describe their house or room in simple sentences | 5 min | Sharing via Zoom | Practice speaking, confidence building |
Lesson 2: Grammar & Questions
Duration: 60 minutes
Focus: "Where are you?", "Where is your...?"
Stage | Activity | Time | Method/Tools | Objectives |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Present | Introduction to questions: "Where are you?" and "Where is your (mom)?" | 10 min | Teacher modeling, visual aids | Teach question structures and responses |
Collect | Practice with flashcards: student asks and answers | 10 min | Flashcards, virtual games | Reinforce question-answer pairs |
Formulate | Role-play: student asks "Where are you?" and answers "I’m in the kitchen" | 15 min | Breakout rooms, guided practice | Practice conversational skills |
Organize | Create a class map of a house, labeling rooms with question prompts | 10 min | Digital whiteboard | Visualize house layout, reinforce vocabulary and questions |
Build | Virtual game: "Find and Describe" (using Wordwall) where students locate rooms and describe their location | 10 min | Wordwall, virtual game | Interactive practice of vocabulary and grammar |
Verify and Analyze | Q&A: Teacher asks questions, students respond | 3 min | Whole class | Check comprehension |
Share | Students share where they are in their house today | 2 min | Group sharing | Practice speaking, personal connection |
Lesson 3: Review, Letters, Figures, and Cultural Reflection
Duration: 60 minutes
Focus: Letter "A" with words "ant" and "apple," shapes, and interculturality
Stage | Activity | Time | Method/Tools | Objectives |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Present | Introduce letter "A" with words "ant" and "apple" using images and pronunciation practice | 10 min | Flashcards, phonics videos | Recognize letter "A" and words |
Collect | Letter "A" tracing and writing practice | 10 min | Digital worksheets or paper | Develop writing skills |
Formulate | Shape activity: identify and draw squares, triangles, circles | 15 min | Virtual shapes game, drawing | Recognize shapes and associate with objects |
Organize | Cultural reflection: share different types of homes from their culture or country | 10 min | Sharing circle, pictures | Promote intercultural understanding |
Build | Interactive story or song about homes around the world | 10 min | Video, songs, storytelling | Foster intercultural competence |
Verify and Analyze | Short quiz on vocabulary, shapes, letter recognition | 3 min | Wordwall or quiz platform | Check understanding |
Share | Students share their favorite room or object in their house | 2 min | Group discussion | Consolidate learning and cultural sharing |
Materials and Tools
- Book pages 38-45 (adapted for first grade)
- Flashcards (rooms, objects, shapes, letter "A")
- Wordwall online activities
- Virtual whiteboard / digital drawing tools
- Digital worksheets for writing and shapes
- Virtual games (matching, quizzes)
Assessment and Reflection
- Continuous observation during activities (speaking, participation)
- Interactive quizzes to evaluate vocabulary and grammar comprehension
- Student sharing to assess speaking confidence and understanding
- Final reflection on what they learned about their home and cultural differences
Notes for Adaptation
- Activities are designed to be engaging and interactive, respecting the developmental level of 1st graders.
- Use visual aids and kinesthetic activities (drawing, movement) to reinforce learning.
- Encourage intercultural dialogue through sharing personal or cultural home variations.
- Keep the session dynamic and supportive, providing positive feedback.
End of Educational Project Plan
