Lesson Plan
My Life Timeline
Past, present and future
Students will create personal timelines that include events from their past, present, and future aspirations. This hands-on activity will help them understand the concept of time and sequencing. This lesson is important as it allows students to practice sequencing events and understanding the flow of time, which are essential skills in both history and daily life.
Audience
1st grade
Time
45 minutes
Approach
Past, present and future
Materials
Markers, Crayons, Timeline Worksheet, and Classroom Chart Paper
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
- Explain the concepts of past, present, and future using simple examples (e.g., "Yesterday I ate breakfast" (Past), "Now we are in class" (Present), "Tomorrow we will play outside" (Future)).
- Ensure students understand the differences between these time periods by asking a few quick questions.
Step 2
Discussion
10 minutes
- Ask students to think of one thing they did yesterday, one thing they are doing today, and one thing they might do tomorrow.
- Write their answers on the board under columns labeled Past, Present, and Future.
- Guide the discussion by giving examples from your own life and encouraging students to share their own examples.
Step 3
Activity
20 minutes
- Hand out the Timeline Worksheet to each student.
- Explain how to fill out the timeline by drawing or writing about events from their past, present, and future.
- Circulate around the classroom to assist students and provide examples as needed.
Step 4
Sharing
5 minutes
- Ask a few students to share their timelines with the class.
- Encourage them to explain why they chose certain events and what they are looking forward to in the future.
Step 5
Conclusion
5 minutes
- Recap the lesson by discussing what they have learned about past, present, and future.
- Ask students to think about why it’s important to understand time and sequences.
Worksheet
Timeline Worksheet
Students will use this worksheet to create a timeline of events from their past, present, and future. They can draw or write about key moments to better understand the flow of time.
Draw or write about something you did in the past.
Example: "I went to the zoo."
Draw or write about something you are doing now in the present.
Example: "I am learning in school."
Draw or write about something you want to do in the future.
Example: "I want to become an astronaut."
