Ciencias Sociales Gº 2 5 secciones48 lecciones10 semanas
Unit 3: Lesson 3 – My family´s history. (Lunes, Julio 27)
🌟 LESSON 3: MY FAMILY’S HISTORY 👨👩👧👦📜🇨🇴

📌 OBJECTIVE GENERAL 🎯
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Students will understand that every family has a unique history and heritage through simple vocabulary and storytelling, discovering how their parents and grandparents grew up in Colombia and recognizing that family memories are part of who they are.
📌 SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES 🎯
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• Understand that families change and have a history over time.
• Learn and use basic vocabulary related to family members and the past.
• Identify traditions or stories passed down by their family in Colombia.
• Value and respect their own family history and that of their classmates.
🧠 ACTIVACIÓN DE CONOCIMIENTOS PREVIOS 💬
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The teacher shows a picture of an old, vintage family photo and a modern family photo.
Simple questions:
👉 Do you have pictures of your family when they were young?
👉 Who is the oldest person in your family?
👉 What is a favorite story your grandparents tell you?
👉 What games did your parents play when they were your age?
Students answer freely in English or Spanish.
🎥 VIDEO EXPLICATIVO 📺
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📘 CONCEPTUALIZACIÓN 🌍
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Every family has its own family history. It is the story of your parents, your grandparents, and your ancestors!
In Colombia, family histories are full of beautiful memories, typical foods we love to eat together, and special celebrations. Families change over time: babies are born, children grow up, and people move to different cities.
We can learn our family history by talking to our grandparents, looking at old photo albums, and keeping family treasures!
🎒 SIMPLE VOCABULARY:
• Family history 📜 — Historia familiar
• Grandparents 👴🏽👵🏽 — Abuelos
• Parents 👨🏽🦱👩🏽 — Padres
• Memories 💭 — Recuerdos
• Treasure 💎 — Tesoro
• Together 🤝 — Juntos
👉 Teacher models pronunciation and students repeat.
🎨 ACTIVITIES ✂️🖍️
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🔹 ACTIVITY 1: «MY FAMILY TREE» DRAWING
Students draw a simple tree outline. In the roots, they draw or write the names of their grandparents; on the trunk, their parents; and on the leaves, themselves.
Then they say a simple sentence to the class pointing at their drawing:
👉 “This is my family history.”
👉 “I love my grandparents.”
🔹 ACTIVITY 2: THE FAMILY TREASURE CHEST
The teacher brings a colorful box («The Treasure Chest»). Inside, there are old objects (an old watch, a traditional Colombian hat/vueltiao, an old letter). Students take turns pulling an object out and saying if it is a «new» or an «old family treasure.»
🔹 ACTIVITY 3: STORYTIME CIRCLE
In small groups, students take turns sharing one special celebration or food their family always enjoys together in Colombia (like eating sancocho on Sundays or celebrating birthdays). The teacher helps them translate simple words into English.
🔁✨ CLOSURE ✨🔁
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Teacher asks guiding questions:
👉 Who makes up our family history?
👉 How can we discover our family stories?
👉 Why is family history important?
💬 Closing idea:
“Our family history is our greatest treasure.” 👨👩👧👦❤️
🏠 HOMEWORK ✏️
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Students look at an old family photo with their parents. In their notebook, they draw a picture of that photo and write a simple label in English: «My Family in the Past.»
💖 FRASE MOTIVADORA ✨
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🌟 “Like branches on a tree, we all grow in different directions, but our roots remain as one.” 🌳💚
📊 EVALUACIÓN FORMATIVA 📝
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🔎 Evaluation techniques used during the class:
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Direct observation 👀
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Oral participation 🗣️
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Performance in activities ✏️
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Interaction and teamwork 🤝
📌 Assessment indicators:
✔ Recognizes that families have a history and change over time.
✔ Uses basic vocabulary in English (grandparents, parents, family history).
✔ Shares personal or family traditions with pride and respect.
✔ Follows instructions and actively participates in group circles.
📊 RÚBRICA DE EVALUACIÓN 📝
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| CRITERION | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Homework completion | Rarely delivers homework and shows little responsibility. | Delivers homework sometimes, incomplete or late. | Delivers homework regularly with some effort. | Delivers homework on time and well done. | Always delivers homework on time with great effort and creativity. |
| Punctuality | Frequently arrives late and interrupts the class. | Sometimes arrives late. | Usually arrives on time. | Almost always punctual and organized. | Always punctual and ready to learn. |
| Discipline | Has difficulty following rules. Needs constant reminders. | Follows rules most of the time. | Shows good behavior and respect. | Almost always punctual and organized. | Excellent behavior and positive attitude always. |
| Uniform presentation | Does not wear uniform properly. | Uniform is incomplete or untidy. | Uniform is acceptable. | Uniform is neat and clean. | Uniform is always well presented and clean. |
| Knowledge appropriation | Shows little understanding of the topic. | Understands some ideas with help. | Understands basic concepts. | Understands and explains concepts well. | Fully understands and explains concepts clearly. |
| Teamwork | Does not participate in group work. | Participates with difficulty. | Participates when guided. | Works well with classmates. | Actively helps and supports the group. |