| 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. |