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The activity I would choose would be different types of houses and where people live.
Introduction: Ask about various types of houses, do we all live in the same type of house or do people live in different kinds of homes, and recognize that homes can vary based on location and cultural differences.
Materials Needed:
Picture cards or posters of different types of houses (e.g., apartment, house, igloo, hut, castle, etc.)
A world map or globe
Construction paper, scissors, glue, and markers
Internet access for showing videos or animations (optional)
Notebook and pencil for each student
Introduction to Homes:
- Start by asking the students, “What is a home?” and “What type of home do you live in?”
- Explain that people around the world live in different kinds of homes.
Show Different Types of Houses: - Use picture cards or posters to show various types of houses. Briefly describe each one.
Interactive Activity – Where Do You Live?:
- Show a world map or globe.
- Point to different regions and discuss the types of houses commonly found in those areas.
- Cold Regions: Igloos.
- Urban Areas: Apartments and houses.
- Rural Areas: Huts and houses.
- Historical Areas: Castles.
- Water Areas: Houseboats.
Encourage students to think about why different types of houses are built in different places.
Discussion:
- Have a group discussion about why people live in different types of houses.
- Consider factors like climate, culture, and location.
Ask questions like, “Would you like to live in a treehouse? Why or why not?” to encourage critical thinking and sharing of ideas
There are many ways in which this lesson could be expanded for example the children could create there own dream home using different art materials.