Lesson Time Allocation Resources Needed Introduction Development Conclusion Assessment
Lesson 1: Introduction to Barbra Streisand 1 Hour Photos of Barbra Streisand, Globe map, Timeline poster Introduce Barbra Streisand with pictures and map. Ask if students know who she is. Discuss where and when she was born, and her early life. Show on the map and use the timeline poster to mark her birth year. Recap key points about her early life. Ask students to share one new thing they learned. Oral questioning to check understanding of where and when Barbra Streisand was born.
Lesson 2: Barbra Streisand’s Career 1 Hour Video clips of performances, internet access Play a short clip of a Barbra Streisand performance. Ask students what they think she is famous for. Discuss her career highlights in music and film. Watch additional clips and discuss. Note key dates on the timeline. Summarize her major achievements. Ask students to share their favorite clip and why. Students write a short paragraph on what Barbra Streisand is famous for.
Lesson 3: Contributions to Society and Culture 1 Hour Articles and videos on her humanitarian work, chart paper Discuss what it means to contribute to society. Ask if they know any famous people who do this. Explore Barbra Streisand’s contributions to society and culture, including her humanitarian efforts. Create a class chart of her contributions. Review the chart and discuss how her contributions have impacted society and culture. Group activity: students present one of her contributions and its impact.
Lesson 4: Barbra Streisand's Impact 1 Hour Internet access, printed articles, discussion prompts Pose a question: How do you think famous people can change the world? Read articles/discuss how Barbra Streisand has influenced the world. Discuss her impact on music, film, and society. Summarize her impact. Ask students to give examples of how she has changed the world. Students write a short essay on Barbra Streisand's impact on the world.
Lesson 5: Connecting Barbra Streisand to Our Lives 1 Hour Art supplies, printed lyrics Discuss: Do you have a favorite song or movie? How does it make you feel? Explore Barbra Streisand’s songs and movies. Discuss how her work might relate to the students' lives. Students create an art piece or write a personal reflection on their favorite song/movie. Share and discuss the art pieces or reflections. Highlight common themes. Students present their art or reflections to the class.
Lesson 6: Creating a Timeline of Barbra Streisand’s Life 1 Hour Large paper, markers, printed images Review key events in Barbra Streisand’s life. Show examples of timelines. Students work in groups to create a timeline of her life, adding images and important dates. Groups present their timelines to the class. Compare and discuss the different timelines. Evaluate the timelines based on accuracy and creativity.