Lesson 1: Introduction to Fanny Blankers-Koen
Objective: The child should find out about the inspirational woman Fanny Blankers-Koen, where and when she lived, and what she is famous for.
| Time Allocation | Resources Needed |
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| 45 minutes | Picture of Fanny Blankers-Koen, Biography Handout |
Introduction:
- Show a picture of Fanny Blankers-Koen and ask the children if they know who she is.
- Explain that Fanny Blankers-Koen was an inspirational woman who lived in the early 20th century and was famous for her achievements in athletics.
Development:
- Distribute the biography handout to the children.
- In pairs, have the children read through the handout and highlight key information about Fanny Blankers-Koen's life, where and when she lived, and what she is famous for.
- Ask the pairs to share their findings with the class.
Conclusion:
- Recap the key information about Fanny Blankers-Koen's life, including where and when she lived, and what she is famous for.
- Encourage the children to think about why Fanny Blankers-Koen is an inspirational woman.
Assessment:
- Ask the children to write a short paragraph about what they have learned about Fanny Blankers-Koen.
Lesson 2: Contributions of Fanny Blankers-Koen
Objective: The child should explore Fanny Blankers-Koen's contributions to society and culture and discuss the impact she had on her time and the world.
| Time Allocation | Resources Needed |
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| 45 minutes | Pictures of Fanny Blankers-Koen's achievements, Chart |
Introduction:
- Show pictures of Fanny Blankers-Koen's achievements, such as medals and awards.
- Ask the children to discuss what they think these achievements represent.
Development:
- Divide the class into small groups and provide each group with a chart.
- In their groups, have the children discuss and write down the contributions Fanny Blankers-Koen made to society and culture.
- Ask each group to present their findings to the class.
Conclusion:
- Discuss how Fanny Blankers-Koen's achievements impacted her time and the world.
- Encourage the children to think about how her work has influenced athletics today.
Assessment:
- In their groups, have the children create a poster highlighting Fanny Blankers-Koen's contributions to society and culture.
Lesson 3: Fanny Blankers-Koen and Me
Objective: The child should connect Fanny Blankers-Koen to their own life.
| Time Allocation | Resources Needed |
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| 45 minutes | Writing materials, Art supplies |
Introduction:
- Ask the children if they have ever participated in athletics or have a role model in sports.
- Explain that Fanny Blankers-Koen can be a role model for them.
Development:
- In pairs, have the children discuss and write down how they can connect Fanny Blankers-Koen to their own life.
- Ask each pair to share their ideas with the class.
- Provide art supplies and ask the children to create a drawing or painting representing their connection to Fanny Blankers-Koen.
Conclusion:
- Discuss the different ways the children have connected Fanny Blankers-Koen to their own life.
- Emphasize the importance of having role models and how they can inspire us.
Assessment:
- Ask the children to write a short paragraph about how Fanny Blankers-Koen has inspired them.
Lesson 4: Designing a Timeline of Fanny Blankers-Koen's Life
Objective: The child should design a timeline of Fanny Blankers-Koen's life.
| Time Allocation | Resources Needed |
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| 45 minutes | Large poster paper, Markers |
Introduction:
- Recap the key events of Fanny Blankers-Koen's life with the children.
Development:
- Divide the class into small groups and provide each group with a large poster paper and markers.
- In their groups, have the children design a timeline of Fanny Blankers-Koen's life, including important events and achievements.
- Allow the children to be creative and use illustrations to represent each event.
Conclusion:
- Ask each group to present their timeline to the class.
- Discuss the similarities and differences between the timelines.
Assessment:
- Assess the timelines based on accuracy, inclusion of key events, and creativity.
Lesson 5: Fanny Blankers-Koen's Legacy
Objective: The child should explore the legacy of Fanny Blankers-Koen and how she is remembered today.
| Time Allocation | Resources Needed |
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| 45 minutes | Video about Fanny Blankers-Koen, Writing materials |
Introduction:
- Show a video about Fanny Blankers-Koen's legacy and how she is remembered today.
Development:
- Ask the children to write down key points about Fanny Blankers-Koen's legacy that they learned from the video.
- Discuss as a class what they have written and ask the children to share their thoughts on how Fanny Blankers-Koen is remembered today.
Conclusion:
- Summarize the key points about Fanny Blankers-Koen's legacy.
- Encourage the children to think about how they would like to be remembered.
Assessment:
- Ask the children to write a short paragraph about Fanny Blankers-Koen's legacy and how she is remembered today.
Lesson 6: Fanny Blankers-Koen's Inspirational Quotes
Objective: The child should explore Fanny Blankers-Koen's inspirational quotes and discuss their meaning.
| Time Allocation | Resources Needed |
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| 45 minutes | Fanny Blankers-Koen's quotes, Discussion prompts |
Introduction:
- Show the children a selection of Fanny Blankers-Koen's inspirational quotes.
- Discuss the importance of inspirational quotes and how they can motivate and inspire us.
Development:
- Divide the class into pairs and provide each pair with a quote from Fanny Blankers-Koen.
- In their pairs, have the children discuss the meaning of the quote and how it can apply to their own lives.
- Ask each pair to share their thoughts with the class.
Conclusion:
- Discuss the different interpretations of Fanny Blankers-Koen's quotes and how they can inspire us.
- Encourage the children to think about their own favorite quotes and what they mean to them.
Assessment:
- Ask the children to write a short paragraph about their favorite quote from Fanny Blankers-Koen and why it is meaningful to them.