*Discovering Homes Past and Present*
Learning Objective: Identify and describe similarities and differences between your home and homes from the 1950s/60s.
Designed for Year One in the UK and 1st/2nd Class in Ireland. Perfect for oral language development and linked to the Irish primary school history curriculum.
*Curriculum Links:*
– **Myself and my Family:** Students can explore changes in family life, comparing family roles and household items from the past and present.
– **Change and Continuity:** Pupils examine how homes have evolved, identifying differences in architecture, technology, and daily life between now and the 1950s/60s.
– **Story:** Children listen to and recount stories from older generations about their homes, fostering oral history skills.
– **Time and Chronology:** Activities help students place the 1950s/60s in a historical timeline, understanding the concept of past and present.
– **Oral Language Development:** Discuss and describe their findings, enhancing vocabulary and communication skills through interactive activities and presentations.
