Lesson Plan: People, Place, and Environment - Traditional Government Structure

Subject: Social Studies Grade Level: Third Level (Scottish Curriculum)

Lesson Duration: 60 minutes

Desired Outcome: I can identify the possible consequences of an environmental issue and make informed suggestions about ways to manage the impact.

Resources: - Whiteboard or flipchart - Markers - Printed images or illustrations of traditional government structures - Printed images or illustrations of environmental issues (e.g., deforestation, pollution, climate change) - Handout with guiding questions for group discussion - Internet access (optional)

Introduction (10 minutes): 1. Begin the lesson by asking students if they know what a traditional government structure is. Allow for a brief discussion and provide examples if necessary. 2. Explain that in this lesson, they will be exploring the relationship between traditional government structures and environmental issues. 3. Share the desired outcome with the students: “By the end of this lesson, you will be able to identify the possible consequences of an environmental issue and make informed suggestions about ways to manage the impact.”

Development (35 minutes): 1. Divide the class into small groups of 3-4 students. 2. Provide each group with printed images or illustrations of traditional government structures and environmental issues. 3. Instruct the groups to examine the images and discuss the following questions: a. How might the traditional government structure influence the way environmental issues are managed? b. What are the possible consequences of the environmental issue depicted in the image? c. How can the impact of the environmental issue be managed or mitigated? 4. Circulate among the groups, providing guidance and support as needed. 5. After 15-20 minutes, bring the groups back together for a whole-class discussion. 6. Ask each group to share their findings and suggestions for managing the impact of the environmental issue. 7. Facilitate a class discussion, encouraging students to compare and contrast the different traditional government structures and their approaches to environmental issues.

Conclusion (15 minutes): 1. Summarize the main points discussed during the class discussion. 2. Ask students to reflect on what they have learned and how it relates to the desired outcome. 3. Distribute the handout with guiding questions for individual reflection. 4. Instruct students to complete the handout independently, considering the possible consequences of an environmental issue and suggesting ways to manage the impact. 5. Collect the handouts for assessment purposes.

Extension Activity (optional): 1. If time permits, encourage students to conduct further research on traditional government structures and their approaches to environmental issues. 2. Ask students to create a poster or presentation showcasing their findings and suggestions for managing the impact of environmental issues within different traditional government structures. 3. Allow students to present their work to the class, fostering a deeper understanding of the topic.

Assessment: - Evaluate students’ participation in group discussions and the whole-class discussion. - Assess students’ completion of the handout, focusing on their ability to identify consequences of environmental issues and make informed suggestions for managing the impact. - Review students’ extension activity (if applicable) for further assessment of their understanding and ability to apply knowledge.