Educational Project Plan: "My Family!" (1st Grade, Virtual Classroom via Zoom)

ComponentDetails
Project NameMy Family!
Grade Level1st Grade (Primary)
Main Issue/ProblemHow can I learn to talk about my family members in English and understand others' families?
Duration3 classes of 60 minutes each
ScenarioVirtual classroom via Zoom
MethodologyProblem-Based Learning (PBL)
AxesCritical Interculturality (appreciate and understand diverse family structures and cultures)


Overview of the 3-Class PBL Structure

ClassFocusKey ActivitiesTools/ResourcesLearning Outcomes
Class 1Introduction & ExplorationPresent problem, activate prior knowledge, introduce vocabulary & structuresZoom, YouTube, Wordwall, Workbook pages 30-31Recognize family members in English and ask/answer about them
Class 2Development & Strategy BuildingForm teams, plan activities, practice vocabulary & grammar, explore cultural aspectsZoom breakout rooms, Wordwall, Workbook pages 32-33Use questions to identify family members and describe their relationships
Class 3Creation & ReflectionBuild a family tree, present to class, reflect on learningZoom, digital drawing tools, Workbook pages 34, YouTubeShare understanding, appreciate family diversity, love your family


Class 1: Introduction & Exploration (60 mins)

Activity PhaseTimeActivitiesMethodology StepDetails/Tools
Present Reflection10 minsAsk questions: "Who is in your family?"PresentPose initial reflection to motivate curiosity
Activate Prior Knowledge10 minsShow images of families, discuss differencesCollectUse Zoom Chat, share images, encourage students to share their families
Vocabulary & Structures Introduction20 minsIntroduce vocabulary (aunt, brother, sister, cousin, dad, grandpa, grandma, mum, uncle) and questions ("Who's this?", "Who's that?", "How are you?")Present & CollectUse Wordwall for interactive vocabulary games; show videos from YouTube explaining family members
Workbook Activity20 minsPages 30-31: Match family members with pictures, practice pronunciationPractice & ApplyShare screen, guide students through exercises, reinforce vocabulary


Class 2: Development & Strategy Building (60 mins)

Activity PhaseTimeActivitiesMethodology StepDetails/Tools
Organize Teams5 minsDivide students into pairs or small groupsOrganizeUse Zoom breakout rooms
Strategy Planning15 minsEach team plans a mini role-play or dialogue describing their familyOrganizeUse worksheet prompts, encourage use of vocabulary & structures
Practice & Build25 minsTeams practice dialogues, use questions ("Who’s this?", "How are you?")BuildUse Zoom breakout rooms for practice, record for self-assessment
Cultural Connection10 minsDiscuss family diversity around the world; show images/videosBuildUse YouTube videos about family diversity, promote interculturality
Workbook Activity5 minsPages 32-33: Fill in missing family members, draw family members with labelsPracticeShare completed pages, facilitate peer feedback


Class 3: Creation & Reflection (60 mins)

Activity PhaseTimeActivitiesMethodology StepDetails/Tools
Build a Family Tree20 minsStudents create a simple digital or paper family treeBuildUse drawing tools or printable templates, encourage love and appreciation for family
Present & Share20 minsEach student presents their family tree, using vocabulary & questionsShareUse Zoom to present, encourage questions from peers
Reflection & Cultural Appreciation15 minsDiscuss how families are different but loved equallyVerify & AnalyzeUse open discussion, highlight intercultural values
Final Activity & Workbook5 minsPages 34: Write or draw about their family, emphasizing loveVerifyShare in chat or verbally, reinforce positive values


Digital Tools & Resources

  • Zoom: Virtual classroom, breakout rooms, presentations

  • YouTube: Short videos on family vocabulary and cultural diversity

  • Wordwall: Interactive vocabulary games

  • Workbook Pages: 30-34 (matching, fill-in, drawing, writing activities)

  • Drawing Tools: Simple digital drawing apps or paper templates for family trees

  • Assessment & Reflection

  • Formative: Observation during activities, participation in discussions, practice dialogues

  • Summative: Completed workbook pages, family tree presentations, peer feedback

  • Critical Interculturality: Students recognize and appreciate family diversity, understanding that love and family structures vary across cultures

  • Note: All activities are adapted for 1st graders' developmental level, emphasizing visual, kinesthetic, and verbal learning styles, fostering love and respect for their families and others' families.


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