Below is a set of 6 individual lesson plans to teach about the historical figure, Bhagat Singh. Each lesson has a different objective and is aligned with the NCCA History 1999 curriculum for 3rd/4th class in Ireland. Lesson 1: Introduction to Bhagat Singh - Who, Where, and When? Objective: The child should find out the historical figure Bhagat Singh, where and when they lived, and what they are famous for. | Time Allocation | Resources Needed | Introduction | Development | Conclusion | Assessment | |-----------------|------------------|--------------|-------------|------------|------------| | 1 hour | Pictures of Bhagat Singh, World Map | - Show a picture of Bhagat Singh and ask if anyone knows who he is. | - Introduce Bhagat Singh as a historical figure from India and discuss where and when he lived. | - Summarize what the children have learned about Bhagat Singh. | - Ask questions about Bhagat Singh's life to assess understanding. | Lesson 2: Exploring Bhagat Singh's Contributions Objective: The child should explore the historical figure Bhagat Singh's contributions to society and culture. Children should discuss the impact the figure had on their time and how their work has influenced the world. | Time Allocation | Resources Needed | Introduction | Development | Conclusion | Assessment | |-----------------|------------------|--------------|-------------|------------|------------| | 1.5 hours | Books or articles about Bhagat Singh | - Review what the children learned about Bhagat Singh in the previous lesson. | - Provide resources about Bhagat Singh's contributions and ask the children to read or discuss them in small groups. | - Facilitate a class discussion on the impact Bhagat Singh had on his time and how his work has influenced the world. | - Ask each child to share one thing they have learned about Bhagat Singh's contributions. | Lesson 3: Connecting Bhagat Singh to Our Lives Objective: The child should connect the historical figure Bhagat Singh to their own life. | Time Allocation | Resources Needed | Introduction | Development | Conclusion | Assessment | |-----------------|------------------|--------------|-------------|------------|------------| | 1 hour | Paper and pencils | - Ask the children if they can think of any ways Bhagat Singh's work connects to their own lives. | - Have the children individually write or draw about a connection they see between Bhagat Singh and their own lives. | - Allow some children to share their connections with the class. | - Assess the depth of the children's connections through their written or drawn responses. | Lesson 4: Designing a Timeline of Bhagat Singh's Life Objective: The child should design a timeline of the life of the historical figure Bhagat Singh. | Time Allocation | Resources Needed | Introduction | Development | Conclusion | Assessment | |-----------------|------------------|--------------|-------------|------------|------------| | 2 hours | Large sheets of paper, markers, pictures of Bhagat Singh's life events | - Show a series of pictures depicting important events in Bhagat Singh's life. | - Have the children work in small groups to create a timeline of Bhagat Singh's life using the pictures and any additional information they find. | - Each group presents their timeline to the class, and the timelines are displayed in the classroom. | - Assess the accuracy and completeness of the timelines created by each group. | Lesson 5: Bhagat Singh's Legacy - Storytelling Objective: The child should appreciate Bhagat Singh's legacy through storytelling. | Time Allocation | Resources Needed | Introduction | Development | Conclusion | Assessment | |-----------------|------------------|--------------|-------------|------------|------------| | 1.5 hours | Storybooks about Bhagat Singh | - Read a storybook about Bhagat Singh's life and discuss the events portrayed. | - Have the children work in pairs or small groups to create their own stories about Bhagat Singh's life and legacy. | - Allow some children to share their stories with the class. | - Assess the creativity and understanding of Bhagat Singh's legacy through the children's stories. | Lesson 6: Bhagat Singh's Impact on the World Objective: The child should reflect on the impact Bhagat Singh had on the world and their own potential to make a difference. | Time Allocation | Resources Needed | Introduction | Development | Conclusion | Assessment | |-----------------|------------------|--------------|-------------|------------|------------| | 1 hour | Paper and pencils | - Engage the children in a discussion about how Bhagat Singh's actions have influenced the world. | - Have the children individually write or draw about one thing they can do to make a positive impact on the world, inspired by Bhagat Singh. | - Allow some children to share their ideas and discuss how they can start making a difference. | - Assess the children's understanding of Bhagat Singh's impact and their own potential for positive action through their written or drawn responses. | Note: The time allocations provided are approximate and can be adjusted based on the pace and needs of the class.