Lesson 1
Objective: The child should find out about the inspirational woman Abby Wambach, where and when she lived, and what she is famous for. Time Allocation: 45 minutes Resources Needed: Access to the internet, Abby Wambach biography, paper, and pencils. Introduction: Begin the lesson by asking the students if they have heard of Abby Wambach. Explain that she is an inspirational woman who has achieved great things. Development: Show the students pictures of Abby Wambach and ask them to describe her appearance. Then, provide a brief overview of her life, including where and when she was born, and her achievements in soccer. Conclusion: Have a class discussion about why Abby Wambach is considered an inspirational woman. Ask the students to write a short paragraph about what they have learned. Assessment: Collect and review the students' paragraphs to assess their understanding of Abby Wambach's life and achievements.
Lesson 2
Objective: The child should explore Abby Wambach's contributions to society and culture. Children should discuss the impact she had on her time and how her work has influenced the world. Time Allocation: 60 minutes Resources Needed: Abby Wambach biography, paper, pencils, and markers. Introduction: Recap the previous lesson by asking the students to share what they have learned about Abby Wambach so far. Development: Provide more in-depth information about Abby Wambach's contributions to society and culture. Discuss her advocacy for gender equality in sports and her impact on the perception of female athletes. Engage the students in a class discussion about the importance of breaking gender stereotypes. Conclusion: Ask the students to create a poster highlighting Abby Wambach's achievements and their impact on society. They can use markers and illustrations to make their posters visually appealing. Assessment: Assess the students' posters based on their understanding of Abby Wambach's contributions and their ability to communicate these effectively.
Lesson 3
Objective: The child should connect Abby Wambach to their own lives. Time Allocation: 45 minutes Resources Needed: Paper, pencils, and Abby Wambach quotes. Introduction: Begin by asking the students to reflect on the previous lessons and share how they think Abby Wambach's achievements can relate to their own lives. Development: Provide the students with a selection of Abby Wambach quotes and ask them to choose one that resonates with them. In pairs or small groups, have the students discuss why they find the quote inspiring and how they can apply its message to their own lives. Conclusion: Ask each student to write a short reflection on how they can apply Abby Wambach's message to their own lives. Encourage them to think about challenges they may face and how they can overcome them. Assessment: Review the students' reflections to assess their ability to connect Abby Wambach's message to their own lives and apply it to personal challenges.
Lesson 4
Objective: The child should design a timeline of Abby Wambach's life. Time Allocation: 60 minutes Resources Needed: Abby Wambach biography, paper, pencils, markers, and colored pencils. Introduction: Begin the lesson by reviewing the key events in Abby Wambach's life that were discussed in previous lessons. Development: Provide the students with a blank timeline template and ask them to research and fill in important events from Abby Wambach's life. They can use both text and illustrations to represent each event. Conclusion: Have the students present their timelines to the class, explaining the significance of each event they included. Encourage questions and discussions among students. Assessment: Assess the students' timelines based on their accuracy in representing key events from Abby Wambach's life and their ability to explain the significance of each event.
Lesson 5
Objective: Review and reinforce knowledge of Abby Wambach's life and achievements. Time Allocation: 30 minutes Resources Needed: Abby Wambach biography, paper, and pencils. Introduction: Begin by asking the students to share what they remember about Abby Wambach's life and achievements. Development: Organize a quiz game where the students take turns asking each other questions about Abby Wambach. Each correct answer earns a point, and the student with the most points at the end of the game wins. Conclusion: Discuss any new information or facts that were learned during the quiz game. Encourage the students to continue exploring inspirational women and their contributions to society. Assessment: Observe the students' participation and engagement during the quiz game to assess their understanding and retention of Abby Wambach's life and achievements.
Lesson 6
Objective: Reflect on the lessons and create a class project showcasing Abby Wambach's impact. Time Allocation: 60 minutes Resources Needed: Abby Wambach biography, art supplies, paper, and pencils. Introduction: Begin by asking the students to reflect on what they have learned about Abby Wambach throughout the lessons. Development: Divide the students into small groups and assign each group a specific aspect of Abby Wambach's impact to focus on (e.g., gender equality, sportsmanship, leadership). In their groups, have the students brainstorm and create a project that showcases Abby Wambach's impact in that area. They can create a poster, a skit, or any other creative form of expression. Conclusion: Have each group present their project to the class, explaining the chosen aspect of Abby Wambach's impact and how their project represents it. Encourage the students to ask questions and provide feedback. Assessment: Assess the students' projects based on their understanding of Abby Wambach's impact, the creativity of their presentation, and their ability to effectively communicate the chosen aspect of her impact.