Lesson+Plan

Respecting our Elders This is for the purpose of comparing the resident's way of life with what the students are experiencing. Generate meaningful conversations between the students and the resident. To appreciate connections between the generations and build an understanding.

Cohort grades 3/4.

Motivate students Teacher to sit with class and discuss what the students already know about the senior citizens who live in their community. Read * to class. Discuss opinions.

Frame questions for investigations Where were you born? When were you born? How many children were there in your family? Was in anyone in your family involved in a war? Did you have a vegie garden? If so, what did you grow? What recipes did you make that have been passed down through your family. Did you play a sport? Was it with a club and are they still in operation? How do you get into a nursing home? Do they pay for your funeral? Have students prepare questions for residents regarding time and change. Standard 2 strand 1 students at strand w

Research the selected issues

Analyse sources of data and develop findings

Make judgements and present findings about the issues Class to discuss what they now know about their elders: What do older people have to offer our generation? Why do we need to hear the stories of our senior citizens?

Take action Visit local retirement/nursing home to

Reflect on judgements, actions and questions Class to discuss what they now know about their elders: What do older people have to offer our generation? Why do we need to hear the stories of our senior citizens? Have any opinions changed? Incorporate the Think Pair Share

Lesson plan taken from Hoepper & McDonald 2004.