Lesson No. Time Allocation Resources Needed Introduction Development Conclusion Assessment
Lesson 1 45 minutes Images of Jane Fonda, map, timeline template, markers Introduce Jane Fonda with images and ask if students recognize her. Provide basic details: birthdate, birthplace. Discuss her early life and career beginnings. Show on map where she was born and where she started her career. Use timeline template to mark these events. Review key points discussed. Ask students to share one new fact they learned. Check students' timelines and ask a few questions to gauge understanding.
Lesson 2 45 minutes Videos of Jane Fonda’s famous works, projector, worksheet Show a short video clip from one of her famous movies. Discuss her as an actress. Explore her major film roles and awards. Have students fill out a worksheet about her movies and the impact they had. Summarize the discussion on her acting career. Ask students to name their favorite part of the video. Review worksheets and discuss answers as a class.
Lesson 3 45 minutes Articles on Jane Fonda’s activism, chart paper, markers Introduce Jane Fonda as an activist. Ask if students know what activism is. Discuss her activism in various causes (e.g., anti-war, environmental). Create a chart listing these causes and her contributions. Recap the causes she supported. Ask students to think about why activism is important. Check the chart for completeness and accuracy. Ask students to explain one cause Jane Fonda supported.
Lesson 4 45 minutes Craft materials, images of Jane Fonda at different ages Show images of Jane Fonda at various stages in her life. Discuss how people change over time. Have students create a mini-biography booklet. Each page should represent a different stage of her life with drawings and key facts. Display the booklets around the classroom. Have a gallery walk where students can see each other's work. Review the booklets for accuracy and creativity. Ask students to share one interesting fact from their booklet.
Lesson 5 45 minutes Paper, pencils, internet access for research Discuss how Jane Fonda’s work connects to the students’ lives (e.g., exercise videos, environmentalism). Students will research one aspect of her influence and write a short paragraph on how it impacts them personally. Have students share their paragraphs in small groups. Discuss common themes. Collect the paragraphs to assess understanding and personal connection.
Lesson 6 60 minutes Timeline materials, images, markers, string Review key points from previous lessons. Introduce the task of creating a comprehensive timeline. Students will work in groups to create a large timeline of Jane Fonda’s life. Include key events, images, and descriptions. Groups present their timelines to the class. Discuss any differences and similarities. Assess the timelines for completeness and accuracy. Provide feedback on group presentations.