Lesson 1
Objective: The child should find out about the inspirational woman Florence Griffith Joyner, where and when she lived, and what she is famous for.
Time Allocation: 45 minutes
Resources Needed: Pictures or posters of Florence Griffith Joyner, internet access, paper, pencils, markers
Introduction: Show pictures or posters of Florence Griffith Joyner and ask the children if they know who she is. Explain that she was an inspirational woman who achieved great things in the world of athletics.
Development: Using internet resources or books, guide the children in finding information about Florence Griffith Joyner. Discuss where and when she lived, and what she is famous for (e.g., her record-breaking sprinting achievements, her unique style, etc.). Encourage the children to take notes during the discussion.
Conclusion: Summarize the main points about Florence Griffith Joyner and ask the children to share one interesting fact they learned about her.
Assessment: Ask the children to write a short paragraph or draw a picture about Florence Griffith Joyner, highlighting what they find most inspiring about her.

Lesson 2
Objective: The child should explore Florence Griffith Joyner's contributions to society and culture. Children should discuss the impact she had on her time and how her work has influenced the world.
Time Allocation: 45 minutes
Resources Needed: Pictures or posters of Florence Griffith Joyner, internet access, paper, pencils, markers
Introduction: Show pictures or posters of Florence Griffith Joyner and recap what the children learned about her in the previous lesson. Explain that today they will be exploring her contributions to society and culture.
Development: Divide the class into small groups and provide each group with a set of questions to discuss (e.g., How do you think Florence Griffith Joyner's achievements impacted women in sports? How do you think she inspired others? How has her work influenced the world?). Allow time for group discussions and encourage the children to share their thoughts with the class.
Conclusion: Summarize the main contributions of Florence Griffith Joyner and discuss how her work has influenced the world. Encourage the children to think about how they can make a positive impact in their own lives.
Assessment: Ask the children to write a short paragraph or create a poster highlighting one specific contribution of Florence Griffith Joyner and its impact on society.

Lesson 3
Objective: The child should connect Florence Griffith Joyner to their own life.
Time Allocation: 45 minutes
Resources Needed: Pictures or posters of Florence Griffith Joyner, paper, pencils, markers
Introduction: Show pictures or posters of Florence Griffith Joyner and ask the children to recall what they have learned about her in the previous lessons. Explain that today they will be exploring how Florence Griffith Joyner's achievements can relate to their own lives.
Development: Lead a class discussion on the qualities and values displayed by Florence Griffith Joyner (e.g., perseverance, determination, goal-setting) and how these qualities can be applied to the children's own lives. Encourage the children to share personal stories or examples.
Conclusion: Summarize the discussion and ask the children to reflect on one quality or value they would like to focus on in their own lives, inspired by Florence Griffith Joyner.
Assessment: Ask the children to write a short paragraph or create a drawing illustrating how they will apply one of Florence Griffith Joyner's qualities or values in their own lives.

Lesson 4
Objective: The child should design a timeline of the life of Florence Griffith Joyner.
Time Allocation: 60 minutes
Resources Needed: Paper, pencils, markers, pictures or posters of Florence Griffith Joyner, internet access
Introduction: Show pictures or posters of Florence Griffith Joyner and briefly recap what the children have learned about her so far. Explain that today they will be creating a timeline to visualize the key events in her life.
Development: Provide the children with a list of important events in Florence Griffith Joyner's life (e.g., birth, athletic career, world records, retirement, etc.). Using the internet or books, guide the children in researching the dates and details of these events. Instruct them to create a timeline, labeling and illustrating each event in chronological order.
Conclusion: Allow the children to share their timelines with the class, explaining the significance of each event. Discuss the importance of timelines in understanding historical figures.
Assessment: Assess the timelines created by the children, checking for accuracy and understanding of key events in Florence Griffith Joyner's life.

Lesson 5
Objective: The child should find out about other inspirational women in the world of sports.
Time Allocation: 45 minutes
Resources Needed: Paper, pencils, markers, internet access
Introduction: Begin the lesson by discussing the concept of inspiration and why it is important to have role models in our lives. Recap what the children have learned about Florence Griffith Joyner and her achievements.
Development: Provide the children with a list of other inspirational women in the world of sports (e.g., Serena Williams, Simone Biles, Billie Jean King, etc.). Instruct them to choose one woman from the list and research her achievements and contributions. Encourage them to take notes and find pictures or illustrations.
Conclusion: Allow the children to share what they have learned about their chosen inspirational woman. Discuss how these women have made a difference in their respective sports and the impact they have had on society.
Assessment: Assess the children's research notes and illustrations, checking for understanding of the chosen inspirational woman's achievements and contributions.

Lesson 6
Objective: The child should reflect on the importance of having inspirational role models.
Time Allocation: 45 minutes
Resources Needed: Paper, pencils, markers
Introduction: Begin the lesson by asking the children to recall the inspirational women they have learned about in the previous lessons. Discuss why it is important to have role models and how they can inspire us.
Development: Instruct the children to choose an inspirational role model (can be Florence Griffith Joyner or any other woman they have learned about) and write a short paragraph explaining why they find her inspiring. Encourage them to think about specific qualities or achievements that resonate with them.
Conclusion: Allow the children to share their paragraphs with the class, highlighting their chosen role models and the reasons behind their inspiration. Discuss the importance of having positive influences in our lives.
Assessment: Assess the children's paragraphs, checking for understanding of the chosen role model's qualities and the reasons behind their inspiration.