Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to understand the concept of "Now and Then" and compare how things have changed over time.

Materials and Prep

• Paper
• Pencils or crayons
• Optional: Old photographs or pictures of items from the past

No prior knowledge or preparation is required for this lesson.

Activities

• Draw and Compare: Ask the student to draw a picture of something they use or see every day, such as a phone or a car. Then, have them draw a picture of what they think the same thing might have looked like in the past. Encourage them to think about how the item has changed over time.
• Interview a Family Member: Have the student choose a family member, such as a grandparent or an older relative, and ask them about what life was like when they were the student's age. Encourage the student to ask questions about daily routines, technology, and popular activities. After the interview, have the student share their findings and discuss the differences between then and now.
• Picture Comparison: Show the student a series of old photographs or pictures of items from the past. Ask them to describe what they see and compare it to how things are today. Discuss the changes they observe and ask them to think about why those changes might have occurred.

Talking Points

• "Now and Then means looking at how things were in the past and comparing them to how they are now."
• "Today, we have many things that make our lives easier, like phones and cars. But in the past, people didn't have these things, so they had to do things differently."
• "If we look at old pictures or talk to older people, we can learn a lot about what life was like in the past. We can see how things have changed."
• "For example, in the past, people used to write letters instead of sending text messages or emails. They would use paper and pens."
• "People also used to travel in horse-drawn carriages instead of cars. It took them longer to get from one place to another."
• "Technology has made a big difference in our lives. Can you think of any other things that have changed a lot?"
• "By understanding how things were in the past, we can appreciate the progress we have made and think about how things might change in the future."