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.