English lesson plan for 1st Grade Primary: I am Amazing

Project Name

I am Amazing

Grade

1st Grade (Primary)

Main Issue/Problem

Students will learn about the parts of the body and create a poster with the body parts.

Scenario

Classroom

Methodology

Problem-Based Learning (PBL)

Articulating Axes

Inclusion, Critical Interculturality, Arts and Aesthetic Experiences, Critical Thinking, Gender Equality

Present

20 minutes

• Ask: "What parts of your body do you know?"
• Show pictures of different body parts.
• Engage in a short story about a character discovering their body parts.

Use simple language and visuals. Encourage children to share familiar body parts. Use puppets or pictures to make it engaging.

Collect

15 minutes

• Students share what they know about the body.
• Teacher records responses on a large chart or board.

Use guided questions ("Do you know your head? Your hands?") to activate prior knowledge. Support with images and physical gestures.

Formulate

15 minutes

• Pose the question: "How can we learn about all the parts of our body?"
• Encourage students to express what they want to learn.
• Write down their ideas simply.

Use visual aids to help students understand the task. Keep the question simple: "Let's discover all the parts of our body."

Organize

20 minutes

• Divide class into small groups (3-4 students).
• Assign roles (e.g., speaker, artist, writer).
• Plan activities: drawing, labeling, discussing body parts.

Use cooperative learning. Provide templates or guided questions. Emphasize respectful collaboration and inclusion of all students.

Build

60 minutes

• Students examine themselves or peers, pointing out body parts.
• Use mirrors and images.
• Draw and label parts on large poster or cartulina.
• Incorporate art: colors, decorations.
• Promote gender equality by encouraging every child to participate equally.

Use hands-on activities to reinforce learning. Support diverse needs with adapted materials. Foster appreciation for different cultures by including body parts from various cultural contexts if possible.

Verify & Analyze

15 minutes

• Students review their posters.
• Discuss: What did you learn? What was easy or hard?
• Teacher provides positive feedback.

Use simple questions to check understanding ("Can you point to your nose?"). Encourage reflection on teamwork and inclusion.

Share

20 minutes

• Each group presents their poster.
• Students describe the body parts.
• Class gives applause and comments.
• Connect to interculturality by discussing different names or representations of body parts in various cultures.

Create a supportive environment. Celebrate each group's effort. Highlight the importance of every contribution.

Inclusion

Use diverse visual aids, support with physical gestures, and encourage participation from all students.

Use accessible materials, adapt activities for different abilities, and promote peer support.

Critical Interculturality

Include images and discussions about body parts in different cultures, traditions, and languages.

Use simple language and visuals from different cultures to promote respect and curiosity.

Arts and Aesthetic Experiences

Integrate drawing, coloring, and decorating the posters.

Provide art supplies, and encourage creativity and personal expression.

Critical Thinking

Ask questions during each stage to stimulate curiosity and reasoning.

Use simple, open-ended questions suitable for young learners to develop thinking skills.

Gender Equality

Ensure all students participate equally, avoid stereotypes, and use inclusive language.

Encourage every child to contribute; highlight that all body parts are important regardless of gender.

Day 1

Present, Collect, Formulate the problem

Day 2

Organize teams, plan strategies

Day 3

Build posters, research, and create

Day 4

Verify, analyze, and prepare for presentation

Day 5

Share and celebrate learning

Participation

Actively involved in activities and teamwork

Observation and checklists

Knowledge of Body Parts

Correct identification and labeling

Teacher review of posters

Creativity & Art

Use of colors, decorations, and artistic expression

Rubric for aesthetics and effort

Inclusion & Respect

Respectful collaboration and participation

Peer and teacher feedback

Intercultural Awareness

Recognition of diverse representations

Discussion and reflection