Lesson 1: Introduction to Lisa Leslie | Time Allocation | Resources Needed | |-----------------|----------------------------------| | 45 minutes | Pictures of Lisa Leslie, | | | Whiteboard/markers, | | | Paper, pencils | Introduction: Begin the lesson by showing pictures of Lisa Leslie and asking the children if they know who she is. Explain that Lisa Leslie is an inspirational woman and today they will learn more about her. Development: - Objective 1: Discuss where and when Lisa Leslie lived and what she is famous for (basketball player). - Objective 2: Explore Lisa Leslie's contributions to society and culture by discussing her impact on women's basketball. - Objective 3: Connect Lisa Leslie's achievements to the children's own lives by asking how they feel when they succeed at something they love. Conclusion: Summarize key points about Lisa Leslie's life and achievements. Encourage children to think about what they find inspiring about her. Assessment: Ask the children to draw a picture of Lisa Leslie and write one sentence about why they find her inspiring. Lesson 2: Lisa Leslie's Achievements | Time Allocation | Resources Needed | |-----------------|---------------------------------------| | 45 minutes | Videos of Lisa Leslie's basketball games, | | | Paper, pencils | Introduction: Recap what the children learned about Lisa Leslie in the previous lesson. Introduce the concept of achievements and explain that they will be learning about Lisa Leslie's accomplishments. Development: - Objective 1: Discuss Lisa Leslie's achievements in basketball, such as winning Olympic gold medals and WNBA championships. - Objective 2: Explore how Lisa Leslie's success in basketball has influenced the world of women's sports. - Objective 3: Connect Lisa Leslie's achievements to the children's own goals and aspirations. Conclusion: Reflect on the importance of setting goals and working hard to achieve them. Discuss how Lisa Leslie's determination and talent helped her succeed in basketball. Assessment: Ask the children to write down one goal they have and what steps they can take to achieve it. Lesson 3: Impact of Lisa Leslie | Time Allocation | Resources Needed | |-----------------|----------------------------------| | 45 minutes | Articles about Lisa Leslie, | | | Whiteboard/markers | Introduction: Discuss with the children what impact means. Introduce the concept of Lisa Leslie's impact on society and culture. Development: - Objective 1: Explore how Lisa Leslie's achievements have impacted the world of women's sports. - Objective 2: Discuss the importance of representation and diversity in sports and how Lisa Leslie has contributed to this. - Objective 3: Connect Lisa Leslie's impact to the children's own experiences and the importance of role models. Conclusion: Summarize the discussion on Lisa Leslie's impact and encourage the children to think about how they can make a positive impact in their own lives. Assessment: Ask the children to write a short paragraph about how Lisa Leslie has inspired them. Lesson 4: Lisa Leslie's Timeline | Time Allocation | Resources Needed | |-----------------|----------------------------------| | 45 minutes | Timeline template, pictures of Lisa Leslie, | | | Paper, pencils | Introduction: Explain to the children the concept of a timeline and its importance in understanding someone's life. Introduce the task of creating a timeline of Lisa Leslie's life. Development: - Objective 1: Help the children research and fill in key events in Lisa Leslie's life on the timeline. - Objective 4: Guide the children in designing a timeline that shows the progression of Lisa Leslie's achievements and milestones. Conclusion: Review the completed timelines as a class and discuss the significant events in Lisa Leslie's life. Encourage children to reflect on how these events shaped her journey. Assessment: Assess the timelines for accuracy and completeness. Ask the children to present their timelines to the class and explain the significance of each event. Lesson 5: Lisa Leslie's Success Story | Time Allocation | Resources Needed | |-----------------|--------------------------------------| | 45 minutes | Paper, colored pencils/markers, | | | Story template | Introduction: Introduce the concept of a success story and explain that the children will be creating a story about Lisa Leslie's journey to success. Development: - Objective 1: Discuss key events in Lisa Leslie's life that contributed to her success. - Objective 2: Encourage the children to think about the challenges Lisa Leslie faced and how she overcame them. - Objective 4: Guide the children in incorporating these events into their success stories. Conclusion: Allow the children to share their success stories with the class. Discuss the common themes of determination, hard work, and perseverance in Lisa Leslie's journey. Assessment: Assess the children's stories based on creativity, incorporation of key events, and overall message of inspiration. Lesson 6: Reflection on Lisa Leslie's Legacy | Time Allocation | Resources Needed | |-----------------|----------------------------------| | 45 minutes | Reflection worksheet, | | | Whiteboard/markers | Introduction: Encourage the children to reflect on what they have learned about Lisa Leslie and her legacy. Discuss the concept of leaving a lasting impact on the world. Development: - Objective 2: Explore how Lisa Leslie's legacy continues to influence women's sports and inspire future generations. - Objective 3: Connect Lisa Leslie's legacy to the children's own aspirations and the importance of leaving a positive impact. Conclusion: Encourage the children to think about how they can carry forward Lisa Leslie's legacy in their own lives. Discuss the power of inspiration and the ripple effect it can have. Assessment: Ask the children to complete the reflection worksheet by writing about one way they can honor Lisa Leslie's legacy in their own actions.