Lesson |
Time Allocation |
Resources Needed |
Introduction |
Development |
Conclusion |
Assessment |
Lesson 1: Introduction to Art Garfunkel |
40 minutes |
Photos of Art Garfunkel, map, timeline template, markers |
Introduce Art Garfunkel with photos and ask if anyone knows who he is. |
Discuss where and when Art Garfunkel lived. Show on a map. Begin timeline with birthdate and place. |
Recap facts learned about Art Garfunkel's early life. |
Ask students to fill in the timeline with the information learned. |
Lesson 2: Art Garfunkel's Musical Career |
40 minutes |
Videos of performances, lyrics of famous songs, music player |
Play a famous song by Art Garfunkel. Ask students if they recognize it. |
Discuss Garfunkel's partnership with Paul Simon and their impact on music. Listen to key songs. |
Summarize the discussion on his musical career and contributions. |
Have students share which song they liked best and why. |
Lesson 3: Cultural Impact of Art Garfunkel |
40 minutes |
Articles, video clips, discussion questions |
Show a short clip about Garfunkel's influence in the 1960s and 1970s. |
Discuss how his music influenced culture and society. Highlight key moments. |
Review how Garfunkel's music reflected and influenced his time. |
Students write a few sentences on how they think Garfunkel's music impacted society. |
Lesson 4: Art Garfunkel's Solo Career |
40 minutes |
Solo albums, audio clips, timeline template |
Introduce Garfunkel's solo career with an album cover or song. |
Discuss his solo work and achievements. Update the timeline with key solo career events. |
Summarize the highlights of his solo career. |
Students add new solo career information to their timelines. |
Lesson 5: Connecting Art Garfunkel to Students' Lives |
40 minutes |
Questionnaire, reflection sheets, markers |
Discuss how music can affect emotions and experiences. |
Have students think about how Garfunkel's music makes them feel. Share their thoughts with the class. |
Summarize how Garfunkel's music can connect to personal experiences. |
Students write a short reflection on a song that connects to their life. |
Lesson 6: Designing a Complete Timeline |
40 minutes |
Large paper, markers, printed photos, glue |
Review the main events of Art Garfunkel's life discussed in previous lessons. |
Have students work in groups to create a large timeline with all the key events. |
Groups present their timelines to the class. |
Assess the completeness and accuracy of the timelines. |