Lesson plans for Upper Primary Students
Unit 1 The Shek Kip Mei Fire
Key concepts: Helping each other. Stay strong under adversity
- Learning about an important historical event in Hong Kong: The Shek Kip Mei Fire
- Understanding the relief work conducted by the government and the community
- Having an introduction to oral history
- Appreciating the spirit of reciprocal helping among the society
- Learning to stay strong in times of adversity
- Developing comprehension, discussion, analytical and organizational skills
Unit 2 The Economic and Social Aspects
Key concepts: Industriousness. Family solidarity
- Understanding the financial ability and living conditions of residents in Shek Kip Mei
- Comparing and contrasting the economic transformations of Hong Kong
- Acquiring the skills of analysing old photos
- Developing the virtue of frugality
- Training of comprehension, discussion, analytical and organizational skills
Unit 3 A day at Mei Ho House
Key concept: Frugality
- Learning about the changes of Mei Ho House at different times
- Understanding the living conditions of residents at Mei Ho House
- Training of imagination and creativity
- Having a deeper understanding of oral history
- Experiencing the reciprocity in love and care between neighbours at Mei Ho House
- Improving neighbour relations actively
- Understanding the value of historic buildings
Unit 4 Rooftop Schools
Key concept: Studying diligently
- Learning about the historical background of rooftop schools
- Understanding the learning environment of children in the past
- Appreciating the diligent learning attitude of students in the past
- Appreciating the teaching passion of teachers
- Setting goals and plans for ourselves
- Training of comprehension, discussion, analytical and organizational skills
Unit 5 Childhood Toys
Key concepts: Frugality. Value of life
- Having an understanding of children’s lives in the past
- Reusing used materials to make toys
- Establishing the right values
- Respecting and appreciating life
- Cherishing people and things that bring us happiness
- Training of organisational skills, communication skills and creative abilities
