Sharing our achievements

Topics Reception/Year 1
This unit is part of Beyond Living Memory: Commemorating History The First Aeroplane Flight

Objectives

English

  • Participate in discussions, presentations, performances, role play, improvisations and debates.
  • Maintain attention and participate actively in collaborative conversations, staying on topic and initiating and responding to comments.

History

  • Find out about changes within living memory, and develop an awareness of the lives of significant individuals who in the past who have contributed to national and international achievements.

Lesson Planning

Consolidate the learning throughout this block by hosting a celebration. Recreate the events of December 17th 1903 through roleplay and perform the song ‘Flying Machine’.

Teaching Objectives
To participate in a class drama/improvisation.
To consider and use the knowledge and facts gained about the Wright brothers.

Children will:

  • Participate in a drama or improvisation of the first flight event.
  • Present their learning about the Wright brothers to invited audience.
  • Host the celebration.
  • Celebrate their achievements.

Provided Resources

This session does not need any provided resources.

You Will Need

  • All creative outcomes from block D for display
  • Arrange tables, the airfield and provide white tablecloths
  • Organise soft drinks and cakes

Weblinks

There are no weblinks needed for this session.