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. |