Check it! - Famous People from Manchester - Year 1

In a Year 1 educational setting, children are encouraged to explore the topic of famous individuals from Manchester and the wider UK. To facilitate this learning, the lesson plan includes a variety of interactive activities designed to help children review and retain information about notable personalities. These activities include 'Brain dump', where children can freely express what they've learned, and 'Give me FIVE!', which prompts them to list five famous people from Manchester or members of the royal family. Additionally, they can add information to a mind map or create a 'Retrieval Pyramid' to structure their recall of facts.

The lesson further encourages students to delve deeper into their understanding of fame and its implications within society. For instance, they might be asked to expand on their knowledge about the royal family or articulate why figures like Emmeline Pankhurst, a prominent Manchester-born political activist, are sources of national pride. These 'Expand and Elaborate' exercises not only solidify the children’s grasp of historical and contemporary figures but also foster critical thinking about the concept of fame and its impact on culture and history.