| 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. |