Educational Project Plan: "My Face!"
Grade: Kindergarten
Scenario: Virtual classroom via Zoom
Main Issue: Understanding facial features and emotions, developing vocabulary in English
Methodology: Problem-Based Learning (PBL)
Core Focus: Critical Interculturality (appreciation of diversity in facial features and emotions)
| Class | Theme | Objectives | Activities & Methodological Moments | Digital Tools |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Faces and Features" | Recognize and name basic facial parts in English | - Present & Collect | - Zoom, YouTube<br>- Student's Book p. 24<br>- Wordwall for vocabulary practice |
| 2 | "Expressing Emotions" | Identify and name emotions related to facial expressions | - Formulate & Organize | - Zoom, YouTube<br>- Student's Book p. 25, Workbook p. 24<br>- Wordwall for emotions |
| 3 | "My Face and Emotions" | Combine facial features with emotions, create a self-portrait | - Build, Verify & Share | - Zoom, Student's Book p. 26, Workbook p. 25<br>- Digital drawing tools or printable templates |
| Moments | Time | Activities | Description & Adaptation | Tools/Resources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Present | 10 min | Initial reflection | - Show a picture of a face (video or image) on Zoom.<br>- Ask: "What do you see?" and "What are these called?" (facial features).<br>- Introduce vocabulary: eyes, ears, nose, face, mouth, teeth.<br>- Use simple language and gestures. | YouTube video: "Parts of the Face" (age-appropriate)<br>- PowerPoint or shared screen with images |
| Collect | 10 min | Prior knowledge | - Students share words they know for facial parts.<br>- Use the chat feature or verbal responses.<br>- Teacher notes any existing knowledge or misconceptions. | Zoom chat, verbal sharing |
| Formulate | 15 min | Define the problem | - Present a scenario: "Imagine you are a face artist. You need to draw faces with different features." <br>- Ask: "Can you tell me what parts of the face you will draw?"<br>- Focus on naming and understanding the parts. | Student's Book p. 24 (highlighted facial features), Wordwall game (matching parts to words) |
| Organize | 10 min | Group activity planning | - Break into small breakout groups (2-3 students if possible).<br>- Each group plans a simple activity: e.g., drawing faces, labeling parts.<br>- Use shared documents or drawings on paper. | Zoom breakout rooms, shared Google Jamboard or drawing apps |
| Build | 10 min | Create & practice | - Students draw or color faces, labeling parts in English.<br>- Teacher guides via screen sharing.<br>- Students can record a short video or share their drawing. | Digital drawing tools or printable worksheets, Zoom screen share |
| Verify & Analyze | 3 min | Self-evaluation | - Quick quiz: "Can you point to your eyes? Your nose?"<br>- Use polls or chat responses to confirm understanding. | Zoom polls, chat |
| Share | 2 min | Reflection & feedback | - Students show their drawings and say the parts.<br>- Teacher gives positive feedback.<br>- Discuss the importance of these parts in different cultures. | Zoom, student sharing |
| Moments | Time | Activities | Description & Adaptation | Tools/Resources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Present | 10 min | Emotions & facial expressions | - Show pictures or videos of faces showing emotions (happy, sad, angry, scared).<br>- Ask: "How do you feel when you see this face?"<br>- Introduce vocabulary: happy, sad, angry, scared. | YouTube video: "Facial Expressions and Emotions" (age-appropriate)<br>- Shared screen images |
| Collect | 10 min | Prior knowledge sharing | - Students share their own ways of showing feelings.<br>- Use chat or verbal responses.<br>- Teacher notes cultural differences in expressing emotions. | Zoom chat, verbal sharing |
| Formulate | 15 min | Define emotional expressions | - Present a problem: "How can we tell if someone is happy or sad just by their face?"<br>- Students brainstorm clues (smile, frown, eyes).<br>- Link to intercultural understanding: emotions are universal but facial expressions can vary. | Student's Book p. 25, Wordwall emotions game |
| Organize | 10 min | Group role-play | - In breakout rooms, students practice mimicking emotions using facial expressions.<br>- Take turns guessing the emotion.<br>- Use a chart to match expressions with words. | Zoom breakout rooms, emotion flashcards |
| Build | 10 min | Create emotional faces | - Students draw or use digital tools to create faces showing each emotion.<br>- Label the emotion in English.<br>- Share with the class. | Digital drawing apps or printable templates |
| Verify & Analyze | 3 min | Reflection | - Students identify emotions in classmates' drawings or videos.<br>- Teacher provides feedback. | Zoom, chat, or video responses |
| Share | 2 min | Emotional expression discussion | - Students express which emotion they find easiest and hardest.<br>- Discuss cultural differences in expressing feelings. | Zoom discussion |
| Moments | Time | Activities | Description & Adaptation | Tools/Resources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Present | 10 min | Review facial features & emotions | - Recap previous lessons with a quick quiz or game.<br>- Show a video or slideshow of diverse faces with different emotions. | YouTube, PowerPoint, shared screen |
| Collect | 10 min | Student sharing | - Students share about a time they felt happy, sad, angry, or scared.<br>- Connect feelings to facial expressions. | Share via chat or verbal responses |
| Formulate | 15 min | Problem scenario | - Present a scenario: "You want to tell your friend how you feel. What face do you make?"<br>- Students suggest facial features associated with emotions.<br>- Emphasize intercultural understanding: different faces for same feelings. | Student's Book p. 26, discussion prompts |
| Organize | 10 min | Self-portrait creation | - Students draw a face showing a specific emotion.<br>- Label the features and the emotion in English.<br>- Use printable templates or digital drawing tools. | Digital drawing tools, printable worksheets |
| Build | 10 min | Share & explain | - Students share their self-portraits via Zoom.<br>- Say: "This is my happy face," etc.<br>- Encourage use of vocabulary and expressive language. | Zoom, screen sharing |
| Verify & Analyze | 3 min | Peer feedback | - Classmates comment on each other's faces.<br>- Teacher reinforces vocabulary and intercultural appreciation. | Chat, verbal comments |
| Share | 2 min | Reflection & closing | - Students reflect on what they learned about faces and feelings.<br>- Discuss the importance of understanding emotions in different cultures. | Zoom discussion |
End of Project Plan
"My Face!" aims to develop vocabulary, emotional awareness, and intercultural sensitivity through an engaging, problem-based approach suitable for Kindergarten students in a virtual setting.