Educational Project Plan: "At Home" – Rooms (2nd Grade, Primary)

ComponentDetails
Project NameAt Home
Academic Grade2nd Grade (Primary)
Main Issue/ProblemUnderstanding and describing different rooms in a house using vocabulary and grammar in English.
ScenarioClassroom (Online via Zoom)
MethodologyProblem-Based Learning (PBL)
Focus onCritical Interculturality (appreciating different homes and cultures)


Overview of the PBL Structure

PhaseTimingActivitiesObjectivesTools/Resources
Present10 minInitial ReflectionIntroduce the project theme; activate prior knowledgeQuestions: "What rooms are in your house?" "What do you see in each room?"None (Discussion)
Collect10 minPrior Knowledge SharingStudents share words and images of rooms they knowUse pictures of rooms, vocabulary flashcardsWordWall, Flashcards
Formulate10 minDefine the ProblemStudents realize they will learn to describe rooms and count objectsQuestion: "How can we talk about rooms and objects in them?"Zoom chat, whiteboard
Organize10 minTeam and Task PlanningStudents work in pairs/groups; assign rolesTasks: Vocabulary practice, grammar exercises, creative drawingBreakout rooms, online charts
Build15 minExecute StrategiesEngage in activities: vocabulary games, grammar exercises, drawing, and presentationsUse virtual tools: WordWall, flashcards, online gamesVirtual flashcards, games, Padlet
Verify & Analyze5 minReview & FeedbackAssess understanding through quizzes, peer feedbackQuick quiz, self-assessmentKahoot, Google Forms
Share5 minPresentation & ReflectionShare what they learned; reflect on intercultural aspectsShow drawings, share sentences, discuss cultural differencesScreen sharing, chat


Detailed Activities per Phase

PhaseDurationActivitiesExpected OutcomesAdaptations for Level
Present10 min- Teacher asks: "What rooms are in your house?" <br>- Show photos of different roomsStudents activate prior knowledge; language contextUse simple questions; visual aids
Collect10 min- Students share words/phrases about rooms they know <br>- Teacher introduces new vocabulary with flashcards (bookcase, clock, etc.)Expand vocabularyUse visual flashcards; repeat pronunciation
Formulate10 min- Discuss how to describe rooms and objectsStudents understand the task: describe rooms and count objectsUse sentence starters: "There is/are..."
Organize10 min- Pair students; assign tasks: draw a room, write sentencesCollaboration skills; planningUse breakout rooms; clear instructions
Build15 min- Create virtual posters of their rooms with labels <br>- Play vocabulary matching games on WordWall <br>- Practice sentences: "There’s a couch in the living room."Practical application of vocabulary and grammarUse online tools; simple instructions
Verify & Analyze5 min- Short quiz on vocabulary and grammar <br>- Peer feedback on drawingsCheck understanding; reinforce learningUse Kahoot or Google Forms
Share5 min- Present drawings and sentences <br>- Discuss cultural differences in homesCommunicative practice; intercultural awarenessEncourage respectful sharing; prompt questions


Linguistic Focus

Vocabularybookcase, clock, cabinet, lamp, mirror, phone, couch, table, TV, closet, bathroom, bedroom, living room, kitchen
Grammar- There’s a (couch) in the (living room). <br>- How many (books) are there? <br>- There are (five) (books).

Letter Focus

| Letters | M and N | Words | Meerkats, mouths, newts, noses |


Content from Pages 38-45 (Book)

  • Use pages for reading comprehension, vocabulary reinforcement, and contextual understanding.

  • Activities include matching pictures with words, fill-in-the-blanks, and short reading exercises.

  • Tools and Resources

    ToolsPurpose
    WordWallVocabulary games and quizzes
    FlashcardsVisual reinforcement of vocabulary
    Virtual games (Kahoot, online puzzles)Engagement and assessment
    Padlet or JamboardCollaborative drawing and sharing
    Book pages 38-45Reading comprehension activities


    Articulating Axes: Critical Interculturality

  • Encourage students to explore how homes differ across cultures.

  • Use prompts: "In your home, what is different or similar to homes in other countries?"

  • Reflect on the importance of respecting diverse living spaces and cultural practices.

  • This structured plan ensures active engagement, linguistic development, cultural awareness, and the use of modern educational technology, all adapted for 2nd-grade learners.