Free 2nd Grade Communication Over Time Lesson Plan

Topic: Communication over time

Objectives & Outcomes

• Students will be able to understand how communication has evolved over time and how it has impacted society.

Materials

• Images of different modes of communication (e.g. telegraph, telephone, internet)
• Timeline and/or calendar
• Construction paper, scissors, glue

Warm-up

• Ask students if they know what communication is and how it is used.
• Introduce the topic of communication over time and ask students if they can think of any different ways people have communicated in the past.

Direct Instruction

• Show students pictures or illustrations of different types of communication from different time periods, such as hand-written letters, telegraphs, and telephones.
• Ask students to describe the differences they see between the different types of communication.
• Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each type of communication, for example, hand-written letters can be more personal and take more time to send, while telephones can be more convenient and faster to use.

Guided Practice

• Ask students to work in pairs or small groups and give each group a set of pictures or illustrations of different types of communication from different time periods.
• Have the groups brainstorm ideas about the advantages and disadvantages of each type of communication.
• Have each group present their ideas to the class and discuss as a whole group.

Independent Practice

• Have students choose one type of communication from a different time period to research further.
• Have students create a poster or presentation illustrating the advantages and disadvantages of their chosen type of communication. Encourage students to be creative and use their communication skills.

Closure

• Have students share their posters or presentations with the class.
• Review the main points of the lesson and discuss the importance of communication in society.

Assessment

• Observe students during the group and independent activities to assess their understanding of the topic.
• Review the posters or presentations and evaluate their accuracy and completeness.