Unit duration: 9 weeks

Assessment strand: Cultures

Focus outcome: CUS1.3: Identifies customs,
practices, symbols, languages and traditions of
their family and other families.


Supporting outcomes:
CUS1. 4: Describes the cultural, linguistic and religious
practices of their family, their community and other
communities. VAS1.1: Makes artworks in a particular way
about experiences of real and imaginary things; VAS1.2: Uses
Assessment strand: Cultures

Focus outcome: CUS1.3: Identifies customs,
practices, symbols, languages and traditions of
their family and other families.


Supporting outcomes:
CUS1. 4: Describes the cultural, linguistic and religious
practices of their family, their community and other
communities. VAS1.1: Makes artworks in a particular way
about experiences of real and imaginary things; VAS1.2: Uses
the forms to make artworks according to varying
requirements; VAS1.3: Realises what artists do, who they are
and what they make; MUS1.1: Sings, plays and moves to a
range of music, demonstrating an awareness of musical
concepts; DRAS1.1: Takes on roles in drama to explore
familiar and imagined situations; DRAS1.2: Conveys story,
depicts events and expresses feelings by using the elements of
drama and the expressive skills of movement and voice;
DRAS1.4: Appreciates dramatic work during the making of
Learning Objective

In Term 3, students in 2L will discover
France and its rich cultural diversity. This
unit provides opportunities for children to
understand and appreciate the
environment, practices, customs and beliefs
of France. It is an integrated unit of work
in which students will be able to achieve
outcomes from both HSIE and Creative
Arts as they immerse themselves in the
creative culture of France.
In this unit, students will learn about:

! The geographical location of France
! The history of the French nation
! French dance !ballet", music !songs",
drama !mime" and art.
! The national symbols of France
! Traditional clothing and food
! Fairy tales and folklore
! Flora and fauna of France
! The comparative life of a child in France
! Festivals and celebrations # Bastille Day
! French architecture # Eiffel Tower, Arc
De Triomphe, Pantheon, Louvre
! Transport in France
Wk Out comes Topi c Lear ni ng Exper i ences Resour ces Reg. / Ev.
1 CUS1.3

VAS1.2
Bonjour!
Where in
the world
is France?
Unit
Introduction
Students complete an individual KWL chart about France.
Regroup as a whole class and complete a joint KWL chart for
the unit.
Show the introduction to France PowerPoint and use as a
stimulus for discussion. Discuss where France is located in
comparison to Sydney and how long it would take to travel there
(23-26hrs). Students glue a copy of a world map in their book
and colour in the locations of both Australia and France.
ART - Students are shown an image of a French flag and
create their own flag by pasting red, white and blue magazine
paper onto a template to create a mosaic effect.
http://crafts.kaboose.com/mosaic-french-flag.html
*KWL chart for each student
*World map for each student
*Introduction to France
PowerPoint
*scissors
*glue
*magazines
*A4 paper

2

Artwork to be used
as student yearbook
submission
CUS1.3

CUS1.4

VAS1.2
The horrible
history of
France
*Present history notebook to students briefly explaining the class
status of the French and basis for the French Revolution.
*Explain that this is why the French celebrate Bastille Day.
Discuss how Bastille Day is celebrated and the similarities to
Australian celebrations, i.e. Anzac Day, NYE, etc.
*Watch YouTube clip of fireworks at the Eiffel Tower.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8RmWS7XslRA
ART - How to draw the Eiffel Tower. Black silhouette Eiffel
Tower with sunset background.


*History notebook
*pencils
*paint
*paper
*paintbrushes

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3 CUS1.3

VAS1.2
Traditional
Clothing
Show images of French clothing and discuss (past and present).
Students create a picture of themselves (photo face) in French
clothing.
http://www.dltk-kids.com/world/france/mfrench.htm


*paper
*template of French clothing
*digital photos of students
face
*glue & scissors
*pencils

4

CUS1.3:

CUS1.4

MUS1.1

VAS1.1

VAS1.3



National
Symbols
Introduce students to the French national emblem. Discuss the
differences between the French and Australian national
emblem/flag and what each symbol represents. Introduce the
national flower (lily), landmark (Eiffel Tower) and the national
animal (Gallic rooster).

MUSIC - In pairs, students create their own National symbol
for France - this could be Eiffel Tower with snails and cheese,
etc. Students can use information books to research iconic French
symbols.
*Watch You Tube clip of Frere Jacques
*Discuss French lyrics and English translation as well as theories
of its origin.
*Learn the song and sing as a choral.



*Notebook to accompany
lesson
*Information books
*IWB for YouTube
*Traditional French music
*IWB and YouTube
*Paper


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5 CUS1.3

VAS1.1

VAS1.3

The life of
a child in
France
Read the following extract from
http://www.timeforkids.com/destination/france/day-in-life
re. a childs everyday life in France. Teach students some basic French
games such as Escargot (hopscotch - outdoor); Chinese Ball (outdoor) and
Pentanque (bowls).
Students make a Bilboquet (ball and cup).
ART - Henri Matisse
Watch the biography about Henri Matisse
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7OmJ_tTLTQ
Discuss his artworks and the idea of drawing something familiar. Students
pick something in the room to sketch and paint. Alternatively, you could do
a cut out collage lesson.
http://www.storyboardtoys.com/gallery/matisse-kids-art-lesson.htm

*beads
*string
*foam cup
*bowls set
*chalk


6 CUS1.3

CUS1.4


VAS1.1
Architecture

Brainstorm important landmarks of Australia and those from France. Read
Mr. Chicken. Goes to Paris.
http://www.tour-eiffel.fr/en/teachers/teachers-kit.html
Take a virtual tour of the Eiffel Tower.
ART - Claude Monet
- Read Monets Garden to the class
Followed by the video of his gardens:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40CNNVMKSVY
Students make a crayon/water colour wax resist recreation of Monets
Waterlillies
http://thecraftyclassroom.com/blog/2011/08/30/claude-monet-craft/
http://artreekids.com/extras/monet_sample.pdf

*Mr Chicken goes to Paris
and other related French
childrens books
*crayons
*masking tape
*watercolours
*paintbrushes



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7 CUS1.3

CUS1.4

VAS1.1

VAS1.3


Plants,
animals
and
landscape
Discuss the native animals and plants of France and those that
are typical of Australia.
http://traveltips.usatoday.com/plant-animal-life-france-63283.html
Discuss the living conditions and how this might affect the plants
and animals.
View images of the mountains and (Mount Blanc) and rivers
(Loire, Seine). Students can write a descriptive passage comparing
the landscape of Sydney to France.

ART - Watch the following video about Rousseau.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9VHjJvRcFw
Display some of his artworks and discuss with the class.
http://www.docstoc.com/docs/884755/Henri-Rousseau-1844-to-
1910
Create a Rousseau inspired jungle collage
http://vsymtm.wordpress.com/category/vsy-class-projects/rousseau/

*IWB and YouTube
*paper
*collage materials








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8 CUS1.3

DRAS1.1

DRAS1.2
Fairy tales
and
folklore
Discuss and read French fairytales - Brothers Grimm, Charles Perraut
and how they differ slightly to the stories that we known today.
*Read Les Fees
Explain that you have stopped reading before the end of the story. Ask:
How would the story be different if it were told from the perspective of
the older sister? How would the story be different if it were set in the
21st century? Do you think the fairy acted fairly? Why do you think
Perrault chose to tell this story? *Students can rewrite the story
http://www.kerpoof.com/edu/plans/French_Fairy_Tales/French_Lesson_Plan.pdf
DRAMA - Introduce Marcel Marceau and watch the lion tamer video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aw-nek2jV4E
Discuss his technique and how meaning is conveyed without sound.
Drama warm up games - essence machines and follow your nose
http://dramaresource.com/games/mime-and-movement
Students watch the video Jean Pauls paper bag lesson on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=jean+pauls+paper+bag+trick
and practice the paper bag trick taught in the online lesson. Students
create their own sequence and present to the class.
* Le Fees
*Drama scenario cards

9 & 10 CUS1.3
DAS1.1
VAS1.1
Travel
Agency

Students research France and put together a travel brochure to show
what they have learnt.

ART - Mona Lisa. Partner portraits
*supplies, pictures for
brochures
*paint supplies


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10 CUS1.3: Food,
glorious
food
Brainstorm well known French food with the class and
discuss some unknown foods.
OPTIONAL
*Perhaps do some French cooking OR
*Have a French party with students bringing in some French
food to share

Students present their travel brochures to the class.
* French food - croissants,
macaroons

Books
*Madeline
*Linnea in Monets Garden
*Everybody Bonjour!
*The Mona Lisa Caper
*The cat who walked across France
*Fancy Nancy
*The Little Prince


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