Lesson Number |
Objective |
Time Allocation |
Resources Needed |
Introduction |
Development |
Conclusion |
Assessment |
Lesson 1 |
Objective 1 |
40 minutes |
Whiteboard, markers, printed images of Jean-Claude Van Damme, world map |
Introduce Jean-Claude Van Damme by showing images and asking if anyone recognizes him. |
Discuss his birthplace (Belgium) and timeline of his early life. Mark Belgium on the world map. |
Recap key points: Where Jean-Claude Van Damme is from and what he is famous for (martial arts and acting). |
Ask students to write a short summary of what they learned about Jean-Claude Van Damme's early life. |
Lesson 2 |
Objective 1 & 4 |
40 minutes |
Paper, markers, timeline template |
Review Jean-Claude Van Damme's early life from previous lesson. |
Provide timeline templates and guide students in plotting significant events in his life. |
Share completed timelines with the class. |
Check timelines for accuracy and completeness. |
Lesson 3 |
Objective 2 |
40 minutes |
Video clips of Van Damme's movies, projector |
Show clips of famous scenes from Jean-Claude Van Damme's movies. |
Discuss how his movies and martial arts skills have influenced action films and popular culture. |
Summarize the impact of Jean-Claude Van Damme on society and culture. |
Have students write a paragraph on how they think Van Damme has influenced modern action films. |
Lesson 4 |
Objective 2 & 3 |
40 minutes |
Art supplies, paper |
Discuss Jean-Claude Van Damme's influence on martial arts and fitness. |
Students create posters showing how Van Damme has inspired them or others in fitness/martial arts. |
Display posters around the classroom. |
Students present their posters to the class, explaining their work. |
Lesson 5 |
Objective 3 |
40 minutes |
Paper, pencils |
Discuss any personal connections students might have with martial arts or action films. |
Students write a short essay about how they connect with Jean-Claude Van Damme's career or lifestyle. |
Share some essays with the class. |
Assess essays for personal insight and connection. |
Lesson 6 |
Objective 4 |
40 minutes |
Timeline templates, markers, printed events, glue |
Briefly review the key events of Jean-Claude Van Damme's life. |
Students work in groups to create a large, detailed timeline of Van Damme's life using printed events and markers. |
Groups present their timelines to the class. |
Evaluate timelines for accuracy and presentation. |