| Lesson 1: Getting to Know Laverne McGuinness | | --- | | **Time Allocation:** 45 minutes | | **Resources Needed:** Pictures of Laverne McGuinness, books or articles about her life | | **Introduction:** Introduce Laverne McGuinness as an inspirational woman. Show pictures and briefly discuss where and when she lived. | | **Development:** Have students research and find out more about Laverne McGuinness, what she is famous for, and why she is considered inspirational. Discuss findings as a group. | | **Conclusion:** Summarize key points learned about Laverne McGuinness. | | **Assessment:** Ask students to write a short paragraph about what they have learned about Laverne McGuinness. | | Lesson 2: Contributions of Laverne McGuinness | | --- | | **Time Allocation:** 60 minutes | | **Resources Needed:** Articles or videos detailing Laverne McGuinness's contributions | | **Introduction:** Discuss the impact Laverne McGuinness had on society and culture. | | **Development:** Explore how Laverne McGuinness's work has influenced the world. Have students discuss and share their thoughts on her contributions. | | **Conclusion:** Reflect on the importance of Laverne McGuinness's work and its lasting effects. | | **Assessment:** Ask students to draw a picture or write a short story about how Laverne McGuinness's work has inspired them. | | Lesson 3: Connecting Laverne McGuinness to Your Life | | --- | | **Time Allocation:** 45 minutes | | **Resources Needed:** Chart paper, markers | | **Introduction:** Discuss ways in which Laverne McGuinness's achievements can relate to the children's lives. | | **Development:** Have students brainstorm and share how they can apply Laverne McGuinness's values or actions in their own lives. | | **Conclusion:** Encourage students to think about how they can make a positive impact, like Laverne McGuinness did. | | **Assessment:** Ask students to write a short reflection on how they can incorporate Laverne McGuinness's values into their daily lives. | | Lesson 4: Designing a Timeline of Laverne McGuinness's Life | | --- | | **Time Allocation:** 60 minutes | | **Resources Needed:** Large sheets of paper, markers, pictures of Laverne McGuinness at different stages of her life | | **Introduction:** Explain the concept of a timeline and its importance in understanding someone's life. | | **Development:** Have students work in groups to create a timeline of Laverne McGuinness's life, including important events and achievements. | | **Conclusion:** Present and discuss the timelines created by each group. | | **Assessment:** Evaluate the timelines based on accuracy, creativity, and inclusion of key events in Laverne McGuinness's life. | | Lesson 5: Role Play - Being Laverne McGuinness | | --- | | **Time Allocation:** 45 minutes | | **Resources Needed:** Costumes or props related to Laverne McGuinness's era | | **Introduction:** Introduce the idea of role-playing and acting as if students were Laverne McGuinness. | | **Development:** Have students take turns portraying Laverne McGuinness and explaining her life and achievements from her perspective. | | **Conclusion:** Discuss the experience of stepping into Laverne McGuinness's shoes and how it felt to embody her character. | | **Assessment:** Evaluate students based on their portrayal of Laverne McGuinness and their understanding of her life and accomplishments. | | Lesson 6: Creative Project - Honoring Laverne McGuinness | | --- | | **Time Allocation:** 60 minutes | | **Resources Needed:** Art supplies, craft materials, poster boards | | **Introduction:** Explain that students will be creating a project to honor Laverne McGuinness and her legacy. | | **Development:** Allow students to work individually or in groups to create a tribute piece such as a poster, sculpture, or poem dedicated to Laverne McGuinness. | | **Conclusion:** Have students present their projects and explain the inspiration behind them. Discuss the various ways in which Laverne McGuinness's impact can be celebrated. | | **Assessment:** Evaluate the projects based on creativity, relevance to Laverne McGuinness's life, and effort put into the tribute. |