| Lesson | Time Allocation | Resources Needed | Introduction | Development | Conclusion | Assessment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lesson 1: Introduction to Bob Marley | 40 minutes | Photos of Bob Marley, world map, globe, markers, chart paper | Introduce Bob Marley using photos. Show Jamaica on the world map and globe. | Discuss where and when Bob Marley lived. Use chart paper to jot down key points about his life in Jamaica. | Recap key points. Ask students to share one new thing they learned. | Students will create a simple fact sheet about Bob Marley, listing where and when he lived. | |
| Lesson 2: Bob Marley's Contributions to Music | 40 minutes | Audio clips of Bob Marley’s songs, lyrics sheets, speakers | Play a short clip of one of Bob Marley’s songs. | Discuss the genre of reggae music. Read through the lyrics and discuss their meanings and messages. | Summarize Bob Marley’s contributions to music. Discuss how his music still influences people today. | Students will write a short paragraph about how Bob Marley’s music makes them feel. | |
| Lesson 3: Bob Marley and Social Change | 40 minutes | Posters with Bob Marley quotes, marker pens | Display posters with quotes by Bob Marley. Discuss what they think these quotes mean. | Explore how Bob Marley used his music to address social issues. Discuss examples of how his work contributed to social change. | Recap key points. Discuss how music and art can influence society. | Students will create their own posters with quotes and illustrations inspired by Bob Marley. | |
| Lesson 4: Timeline of Bob Marley’s Life | 40 minutes | Timeline templates, photos, markers, glue | Review key dates and events in Bob Marley’s life. | Students will work in pairs to create a timeline of Bob Marley’s life using the templates, photos, and markers. | Display timelines around the classroom. Discuss any similarities or differences in the timelines. | Students will present their timelines to the class, explaining the key events they included. | |
| Lesson 5: Bob Marley’s Impact on Culture | 40 minutes | Videos of Bob Marley concerts, articles about his cultural impact | Watch a short video of a Bob Marley concert. | Discuss how Bob Marley influenced not just music but also fashion, language, and culture. Read articles and discuss his lasting impact. | Summarize the discussion. Ask students how they see Bob Marley’s influence in today’s world. | Students will write a short essay on how Bob Marley’s cultural impact is visible in their own lives or community. | |
| Lesson 6: Connecting Bob Marley to Our Lives | 40 minutes | Paper, crayons, markers, music player | Play a well-known Bob Marley song to start the lesson. | Discuss how Bob Marley’s music and messages can be related to the students' own lives. Encourage them to think about personal experiences or feelings. | Students will create a drawing or write a story about how they relate to Bob Marley’s music or messages. | Students will share their drawings or stories with the class. | Assess students’ ability to connect Bob Marley’s work to their own lives through their drawings or stories. |