Lesson Time Allocation Resources Needed Introduction Development Conclusion Assessment
Lesson 1: Who is Jessica Simpson? 45 minutes Pictures of Jessica Simpson, Map, Biography handouts Introduce Jessica Simpson with a picture. Ask students if they know who she is. Read a short biography of Jessica Simpson. Locate her birthplace on a map. Summarize key points about her life and ask students to share one new thing they learned. Oral questioning about Jessica Simpson’s birthplace and what she is famous for.
Lesson 2: Jessica Simpson's Contributions 45 minutes Video clips of Jessica Simpson, Worksheet for notes Show a short video clip of Jessica Simpson’s work (music, TV show, etc.). Discuss her contributions to music and entertainment. Ask students to take notes. Review the notes taken and discuss how her work has impacted society. Worksheet completion and participation in discussion.
Lesson 3: Connecting to Your Life 45 minutes Worksheet, Pens, Poster paper Ask students how they think Jessica Simpson’s work might relate to their lives. In groups, students create posters showing how Jessica Simpson’s contributions connect to their interests and daily lives. Groups present their posters to the class. Poster content and group presentation.
Lesson 4: Timeline Activity 45 minutes Large paper, Markers, Printed timeline events Explain the concept of a timeline and its importance in history. Students work in pairs to place printed events of Jessica Simpson’s life in chronological order on a large paper. Review the timeline as a class and fill in any missing information. Accuracy of timeline and participation in class discussion.
Lesson 5: Impact on Society 45 minutes Articles about Jessica Simpson, Highlighters Discuss what it means to have an impact on society. Read articles about Jessica Simpson’s charities and business ventures. Highlight key points. Students write a short paragraph about how Jessica Simpson has impacted society. Paragraph content and highlighted articles.
Lesson 6: Review and Reflect 45 minutes Worksheets, Pens, Projector for slideshow Review key points from previous lessons with a slideshow. Students complete a worksheet reflecting on what they learned about Jessica Simpson and how it relates to history. Discuss reflections as a class and share interesting findings. Completed worksheets and participation in discussion.