Lesson |
Time Allocation |
Resources Needed |
Introduction |
Development |
Conclusion |
Assessment |
Lesson 1 |
40 minutes |
Whiteboard, markers, picture of Joan Collins, map of the UK, timeline template |
Introduce Joan Collins with a picture. Locate the UK on the map and discuss the 1930s era briefly. |
Discuss where and when Joan Collins lived. Show pictures of London, her birthplace, and discuss her early life. |
Recap key points about Joan's birthplace and early years. |
Ask children to write down 3 facts they learned about Joan Collins' early life. |
Lesson 2 |
40 minutes |
Internet access, projector, video clips of Joan Collins' work |
Show a short video clip of Joan Collins in a famous role. |
Discuss Joan Collins' career in acting. Highlight some of her famous roles and awards. |
Summarize the impact of her acting career. |
Children write a few sentences about their favorite role of Joan Collins and why. |
Lesson 3 |
40 minutes |
Printed articles, markers, chart paper |
Discuss what contributions mean and give examples from other famous people. |
Divide into groups, each group reads an article about Joan Collins' contributions to society and culture. Groups present their findings. |
Summarize Joan Collins' contributions. |
Children list 2-3 contributions of Joan Collins on a chart paper. |
Lesson 4 |
40 minutes |
Timeline template, markers, printed pictures of Joan Collins at different life stages |
Show an example of a timeline and explain its purpose. |
Guide children to create a timeline of Joan Collins' life, marking significant events and achievements. |
Review the completed timelines as a class. |
Children present their timelines to the class and explain one event in detail. |
Lesson 5 |
40 minutes |
Drawing paper, colors, printed quotes by Joan Collins |
Read out a famous quote by Joan Collins and discuss its meaning. |
Children draw a picture representing how Joan Collins' work has influenced or could influence their lives. |
Discuss how historical figures can influence our lives today. |
Children display and explain their drawings. |
Lesson 6 |
40 minutes |
Projector, internet access, printed worksheets |
Review key points about Joan Collins from previous lessons. |
Watch a short documentary about Joan Collins. Discuss new information learned from it. |
Summarize Joan Collins’ life and achievements. |
Children complete a worksheet with questions about Joan Collins’ life and contributions. |