Lesson Objective(s) Time Allocation Resources Needed Introduction Development Conclusion Assessment
Lesson 1: Introduction to Carlos Santana Objective 1 45 minutes Images, brief biography, map of Mexico Introduce Carlos Santana with a brief overview and show his picture. Discuss where and when Carlos Santana was born. Locate Mexico on a map and discuss his birthplace. Summarize the main points about Carlos Santana's early life. Quiz on where Carlos Santana was born and what he is famous for.
Lesson 2: Santana's Musical Journey Objective 1 45 minutes Videos of performances, timeline printouts Show a video of Carlos Santana performing. Discuss his rise to fame and key performances like Woodstock. Recap the key events in his musical journey. Students create a mini timeline of Santana's musical milestones.
Lesson 3: Contributions to Society and Culture Objective 2 45 minutes Articles, music samples Play a famous Santana song for the class. Discuss his influence on music and culture, including his unique sound. Summarize how Santana's music has impacted society. Group discussion on how Santana's music makes them feel.
Lesson 4: Carlos Santana's Influence on Other Musicians Objective 2 45 minutes Interviews, articles, music samples Listen to a song by a musician influenced by Santana. Discuss how Santana's style has influenced others. Highlight key points of discussion and note influential artists. Short written assignment on Santana's influence on another musician.
Lesson 5: Connecting Carlos Santana to Our Lives Objective 3 45 minutes Music samples, discussion prompts Play a Santana song and ask students to share their thoughts. Discuss how music can impact our lives, using Santana as an example. Summarize how Santana's music can be connected to personal experiences. Students write a short paragraph connecting Santana's music to their own lives.
Lesson 6: Creating a Timeline of Carlos Santana's Life Objective 4 45 minutes Timeline templates, markers, images Review key events in Santana's life. Students create a timeline of his life using provided templates and markers. Display and discuss the completed timelines. Evaluate the accuracy and creativity of the timelines.