Educational Project

Educational Project Plan: BASIC VOCABULARY

Grade: 3rd Grade (Primary)
Main Issue: Students need to learn basic vocabulary in English.
Scenario: Classroom
Methodology: Problem-Based Learning (PBL)
Articulating Axes: Appropriation of Cultures through Reading and Writing

1. Overview of the PBL Methodology Application

Stage	Time	Description / Activities	Adaptation for 3rd Grade
Present	15 minutes	Pose a reflection question to activate students' thinking about vocabulary.	Use simple language, visual aids, and relatable examples.
Collect	20 minutes	Gather students' prior knowledge about words, animals, objects, etc.	Use drawing, grouping, or quick discussion in small groups.
Formulate	10 minutes	Define the problem: "How can we learn and remember basic English words?"	Guide students to express their ideas through drawings or words.
Organize	15 minutes	Form teams, assign tasks (e.g., creating vocabulary posters).	Create small groups with clear roles (e.g., drawer, writer).
Build	40 minutes	Execute strategies: play vocabulary games, create flashcards, posters.	Use hands-on activities, visuals, and repetition.
Verify & Analyze	20 minutes	Review learned vocabulary through quizzes or matching games.	Use simple, fun assessments like matching pictures to words.
Share	15 minutes	Present posters or games; reflect on what was learned.	Encourage sharing in a supportive environment, using simple language.

2. Detailed Activities Using the PBL Structure

Stage	Objective	Activities	Materials	Time	Notes/Adaptations
Present	Engage students and activate prior knowledge	Ask: "What words do you know in English? Can you name some objects or animals?"	Visuals of common objects, animals	15 min	Use pictures and gestures to help understanding.
Collect	Discover what students already know about basic vocabulary	Small group discussions, drawing favorite objects, listing known words	Paper, crayons, flashcards	20 min	Encourage students to use drawings and simple words.
Formulate	Clarify the problem: How to learn new basic words effectively?	Students express ideas about learning words; teacher guides to focus on vocabulary needs	Whiteboard, markers	10 min	Use guiding questions: "How do we remember words?"
Organize	Create teams and assign tasks	Divide class into groups; each team will focus on a set of words to learn and teach others	Paper, labels, markers	15 min	Assign roles (reader, writer, presenter).
Build	Develop strategies to learn vocabulary	Activities: flashcard creation, matching games, drawing and labeling pictures, song or rhyme	Flashcards, pictures, music, art supplies	40 min	Use fun, multisensory activities to reinforce learning.
Verify & Analyze	Assess understanding and retention	Conduct a simple quiz, matching game, or memory game with the new words	Printed words, images, game tools	20 min	Provide immediate feedback; celebrate successes.
Share	Reflect and share what was learned	Present posters or games; students explain their vocabulary words	Posters, games	15 min	Encourage use of English; praise efforts and correct gently.

3. Cultural Articulation through Reading and Writing

Activities	Objective	Description	Materials	Time	Notes/Adaptations
Reading simple stories with vocabulary focus	Appropriating cultures through stories involving vocabulary	Read stories featuring familiar objects or animals from different cultures	Age-appropriate books/pictures	30 min	Use culturally diverse stories; include illustrations.
Vocabulary writing and drawing	Connecting words with cultural objects or traditions	Students write simple sentences or draw cultural items linked to words	Paper, crayons, images	20 min	Reinforce meaning through visual and written expression.
Creating a "Culture and Vocabulary" poster	Showcasing cultural diversity through vocabulary	Students create posters highlighting vocabulary related to different cultures	Poster paper, pictures, words	30 min	Promote cultural appreciation and language learning.

4. Timeline Summary

Week	Main Activities	Expected Outcomes
Week 1	Introduction, present, collect prior knowledge, formulate problem	Awareness of the importance of vocabulary, initial ideas formed
Week 2	Organize teams, build activities: flashcards, games, drawing	Creation of vocabulary materials, active engagement
Week 3	Verification, cultural reading, writing activities, sharing	Retention of basic vocabulary, cultural awareness

5. Evaluation and Reflection

Indicators	Assessment Methods	Notes
Vocabulary recall and recognition	Observation during activities, quick quizzes	Use visual aids and oral assessments
Participation and teamwork	Teacher observation, peer feedback	Encourage collaborative learning
Cultural appreciation and understanding	Students' presentations, posters	Include questions about cultures and words
Use of vocabulary in sentences or stories	Student-created sentences or stories	Focus on simple sentence construction

6. Final Product

Vocabulary Posters representing new words with images and cultural elements.

Vocabulary Games created by students for peer learning.

Short Presentation sharing learned words and cultural insights.

This comprehensive project ensures active student participation, cultural understanding, and language development through engaging, age-appropriate activities structured around the Problem-Based Learning methodology.