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  1. Discuss and define Pioneer families - add a definition to a word wall created for this subject

  2. Watch Video - Pioneer Times - discuss materials, tools and equipment found and used inside and outside the home - evaluate their use

  3. Use real-life versions of the old and new tools (e.g. kettle or iron) to compare materials made from - create a Venn diagram for this - have students do their own venn diagram on another object

  4. Create a picture area on the word wall for visuals of 'then and now' materials, tools and equipment found - add pioneer visuals to 'then' area

  5. Have students write something about what they have learnt in their journal or turn to a buddy for Think, Pair, Share about lesson

 

 

  1. Pioneer family -definition

  2. Video - Pioneer Times

  3. Venn diagram

  4. Visuals - picture wall

 

  1. Discussion - compare pioneer family materials, tools and equipment with present day versions (include discussion on environmental sustainability and evaluate uses of tools)

  2. Visual - using visual wall previously created, match 'then and now' pictures (you may wish to locate more pictures depending on your student cohort)

  3. Independent activity - students pick 2 items (material, tool and/or equipment) to analyse and compare - record notes and ideas in their journal - include labeled pictures (teacher to leave feedback on student ideas prior to next lesson

  1. Visuals - picture wall  

  1. My Place website - interactive activities

  2. Independent or whole class activity depending on students and computer allocations

  3. Investigate this site. Complete activities such as: what comes first, odd item out, mystery object, quizzes and games - some activities are not so relevant so take the time to explore the site prior to student interaction

  4. Lead discussions around materials, tools and equipment and environmental sustainability

  5. Have students write something about what they have learnt in their journal or turn to a buddy for Think, Pair, Share about lesson

  1. My Place website

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