Lesson Plan 1
Objective: The child should find out about the inspirational woman Gertrude Bell, where and when she lived, and what she is famous for.
Time Allocation: 45 minutes
Resources Needed: Pictures of Gertrude Bell, world map, markers, pencils, paper
Introduction: Show pictures of Gertrude Bell and ask students if they know who she is. Explain that she was an inspirational woman who lived during a certain time period and achieved great things.
Development: Use a world map to locate the places Gertrude Bell lived and traveled to. Discuss her achievements and why she is famous. Have students take notes and ask questions.
Conclusion: Summarize the main points discussed. Encourage students to share any connections they have to Gertrude Bell's life or achievements.
Assessment: Ask students to draw a picture or write a short paragraph about what they learned about Gertrude Bell.
Lesson Plan 2
Objective: The child should explore Gertrude Bell'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: 60 minutes
Resources Needed: Books or articles about Gertrude Bell, paper, markers, pencils
Introduction: Review what students learned about Gertrude Bell in the previous lesson. Ask them to think about how her work might have impacted society and culture during her time.
Development: Read excerpts from books or articles about Gertrude Bell's work. Discuss the impact she had on her time and how her work has influenced the world. Have students share their thoughts and reflections.
Conclusion: Summarize the main contributions of Gertrude Bell and how she influenced society and culture. Encourage students to think about how they can make a positive impact in their own lives.
Assessment: Have students write a short paragraph about one specific contribution of Gertrude Bell and its significance.
Lesson Plan 3
Objective: The child should connect Gertrude Bell to their own life.
Time Allocation: 45 minutes
Resources Needed: Paper, markers, pencils
Introduction: Ask students to think about what they have in common with Gertrude Bell. Have a class discussion about similarities and differences between their lives and hers.
Development: Have students create a Venn diagram comparing their life to Gertrude Bell's life. Encourage them to think about their interests, hobbies, and goals.
Conclusion: Discuss the Venn diagrams as a class. Emphasize that everyone has the potential to achieve great things and make a positive impact, just like Gertrude Bell.
Assessment: Ask students to write a paragraph about one thing they can do to make a positive impact in their own lives.
Lesson Plan 4
Objective: The child should design a timeline of Gertrude Bell's life.
Time Allocation: 60 minutes
Resources Needed: Pictures of Gertrude Bell, paper, markers, pencils
Introduction: Show pictures of Gertrude Bell and briefly review what students have learned about her life so far. Explain the concept of a timeline.
Development: Have students create a timeline of Gertrude Bell's life using the pictures provided. They should include the major events and accomplishments in chronological order.
Conclusion: Have students share their timelines with the class. Discuss the importance of understanding the sequence of events in someone's life and how it helps us better understand their achievements.
Assessment: Assess students' timelines for accuracy and completeness.
Lesson Plan 5
Objective: The child should explore Gertrude Bell's contributions to society and culture in more depth.
Time Allocation: 60 minutes
Resources Needed: Books or articles about Gertrude Bell, paper, markers, pencils
Introduction: Review what students have learned about Gertrude Bell's contributions so far. Ask them to think about how her work has influenced the world in different areas.
Development: Divide students into small groups and assign each group a specific area of Gertrude Bell's contributions (e.g., archaeology, politics, writing). Have them research and discuss her impact in that area.
Conclusion: Have each group present their findings to the class. Discuss the interconnectedness of Gertrude Bell's work and how it has shaped our understanding of various disciplines.
Assessment: Assess students' group presentations for accuracy and clarity of information.
Lesson Plan 6
Objective: The child should reflect on Gertrude Bell's life and their own potential to make a positive impact.
Time Allocation: 45 minutes
Resources Needed: Paper, markers, pencils
Introduction: Ask students to think about the qualities and characteristics of Gertrude Bell that made her an inspirational woman. Discuss as a class.
Development: Have students create a personal reflection on what they have learned about Gertrude Bell and how it inspires them to make a positive impact in their own lives.
Conclusion: Have students share their reflections with a partner or in small groups. Discuss the importance of having role models and how they can inspire us to achieve our goals.
Assessment: Assess students' reflections for thoughtfulness and connections to Gertrude Bell's life and achievements.