Lesson 1
Objective 1 Time Allocation: 45 minutes Resources Needed: Pictures of Mary Wollstonecraft, map of England Introduction: Introduce Mary Wollstonecraft and her significance. Show pictures and discuss where and when she lived. Development: Children research and locate England on a map. Discuss the historical context of her time. Conclusion: Recap what was learned about Mary Wollstonecraft's background. Assessment: Ask students to draw a picture of Mary Wollstonecraft with a short description.
Lesson 2
Objective 2 Time Allocation: 50 minutes Resources Needed: Biographies of Mary Wollstonecraft Introduction: Discuss Mary Wollstonecraft's contributions to society and culture. Development: Children read excerpts from her works and discuss their impact. Create a poster showcasing her achievements. Conclusion: Reflect on the importance of Mary Wollstonecraft's work. Assessment: Have students present their posters to the class.
Lesson 3
Objective 3 Time Allocation: 40 minutes Resources Needed: Worksheets with scenarios related to children's lives Introduction: Discuss how Mary Wollstonecraft's ideals can relate to children's lives today. Development: Children work in groups to solve scenarios using Wollstonecraft's principles. Conclusion: Reflect on how her ideas can be applied in daily life. Assessment: Group discussion on the scenarios and solutions.
Lesson 4
Objective 4 Time Allocation: 55 minutes Resources Needed: Paper, markers, timeline template Introduction: Introduce the concept of a timeline and its importance. Development: Children research and create a timeline of Mary Wollstonecraft's life events. Conclusion: Discuss the significance of timelines in understanding historical figures. Assessment: Evaluate timelines for accuracy and completeness.