Lesson	Details
Lesson 1: Introduction to Mary Tyler Moore	Time Allocation: 40 minutes Resources Needed: Photos of Mary Tyler Moore, map of the USA, timeline template, markers Introduction: Briefly introduce Mary Tyler Moore. Show photos and ask if anyone recognizes her. Development: Discuss where and when she lived (Brooklyn, New York, 1936-2017). Show the locations on the map. Explain her famous roles, especially in "The Mary Tyler Moore Show". Conclusion: Recap the key points about who Mary Tyler Moore was and her famous roles. Assessment: Students complete a worksheet with questions about her birthplace, birth year, and famous roles.
Lesson 2: Mary Tyler Moore's Contributions to Society	Time Allocation: 40 minutes Resources Needed: Video clips from "The Mary Tyler Moore Show", chart paper, markers Introduction: Show a short clip from "The Mary Tyler Moore Show". Development: Discuss her contributions to television and society, including breaking stereotypes about women in the workplace. Conclusion: Summarize her impact on television and societal views on women. Assessment: Group activity where students list ways Mary Tyler Moore influenced society.
Lesson 3: Connecting Mary Tyler Moore to Students' Lives	Time Allocation: 40 minutes Resources Needed: Chart paper, markers, video clips Introduction: Discuss how Mary Tyler Moore's work influenced the roles of women today. Development: Have students discuss how women in their lives (e.g., mothers, teachers) work and contribute to society. Compare these roles to the ones Mary Tyler Moore portrayed. Conclusion: Students share their thoughts on how Mary Tyler Moore's work relates to their own lives. Assessment: Students write a short paragraph on how Mary Tyler Moore's influence can be seen in their own lives.
Lesson 4: Design a Timeline of Mary Tyler Moore's Life	Time Allocation: 40 minutes Resources Needed: Timeline template, markers, photos of key events in her life Introduction: Explain what a timeline is and show an example. Development: Students work in groups to create a timeline of Mary Tyler Moore's life, including her birth, key career milestones, and her death. Conclusion: Each group presents their timeline to the class. Assessment: Evaluate the timelines for accuracy and completeness.
Lesson 5: The Impact of "The Mary Tyler Moore Show"	Time Allocation: 40 minutes Resources Needed: Clips from "The Mary Tyler Moore Show", chart paper, markers Introduction: Show a clip from "The Mary Tyler Moore Show". Development: Discuss the show's themes and how they were groundbreaking at the time. Talk about its influence on later TV shows. Conclusion: Summarize the show's impact on television and culture. Assessment: Students create a poster highlighting the key themes and impacts of "The Mary Tyler Moore Show".
Lesson 6: Mary Tyler Moore's Legacy	Time Allocation: 40 minutes Resources Needed: Chart paper, markers, internet access for research Introduction: Discuss what legacy means and how it applies to Mary Tyler Moore. Development: Students research Mary Tyler Moore's charitable work and its lasting impact on society. Conclusion: Students share their findings and discuss how her legacy continues today. Assessment: Students write a short essay on Mary Tyler Moore's legacy and its relevance today.