Lesson 1: Introduction to Meryl Streep

Time allocation: 45 minutes Resources needed: Pictures of Meryl Streep, map of the USA, projector, markers, whiteboard Introduction: (10 minutes) Introduce the lesson by showing pictures of Meryl Streep and asking the children if they recognize her. Explain that she is a famous actress. Development: (25 minutes) Show a map of the USA and point out where Meryl Streep was born (Summit, New Jersey). Discuss her early life and education. Show short video clips of some of her famous roles. Conclusion: (5 minutes) Recap what was learned about Meryl Streep's early life and her career beginnings. Assessment: (5 minutes) Ask children to name one movie Meryl Streep has acted in and one fact about her early life.

Lesson 2: Meryl Streep's Contributions to Film

Time allocation: 45 minutes Resources needed: Clips from Meryl Streep's movies, projector, whiteboard Introduction: (5 minutes) Recap the previous lesson and introduce today's focus on her contributions to film. Development: (30 minutes) Show clips from some of her most famous movies. Discuss the roles she played and how she brought the characters to life. Talk about the awards she has won and her impact on the film industry. Conclusion: (5 minutes) Summarize Meryl Streep's contributions to film and her significant roles. Assessment: (5 minutes) Have children share their favorite clip and explain why they think Meryl Streep is a good actress.

Lesson 3: Meryl Streep's Impact on Society

Time allocation: 45 minutes Resources needed: Articles on Meryl Streep's activism, projector Introduction: (5 minutes) Recap the previous lesson and introduce today's focus on Meryl Streep's social impact. Development: (30 minutes) Discuss her involvement in various social causes, such as women's rights and environmental issues. Show articles and videos on her activism. Conclusion: (5 minutes) Summarize how Meryl Streep has used her fame to influence society positively. Assessment: (5 minutes) Ask children to name one cause Meryl Streep supports and how she has helped.

Lesson 4: Connecting Meryl Streep to Our Lives

Time allocation: 45 minutes Resources needed: Paper, pencils, projector Introduction: (5 minutes) Recap the previous lessons and introduce today's focus on connecting Meryl Streep to the children's lives. Development: (30 minutes) Have children discuss in groups how Meryl Streep's movies or activism might relate to their own lives. Have each group present their ideas. Conclusion: (5 minutes) Summarize the connections discussed. Assessment: (5 minutes) Have children write a short paragraph on how Meryl Streep's work influences or inspires them.

Lesson 5: Creating a Timeline of Meryl Streep's Life

Time allocation: 45 minutes Resources needed: Large paper, markers, pictures of Meryl Streep, scissors, glue Introduction: (5 minutes) Recap the major events in Meryl Streep's life discussed in previous lessons. Development: (30 minutes) Have children work in groups to create a timeline of Meryl Streep's life, including her birth, major film roles, awards, and activism. Conclusion: (5 minutes) Display the timelines around the classroom. Assessment: (5 minutes) Have each group present their timeline and explain the major events they included.

Lesson 6: Reflection on Meryl Streep's Life and Legacy

Time allocation: 45 minutes Resources needed: Paper, pencils, projector Introduction: (5 minutes) Recap the entire unit on Meryl Streep. Development: (30 minutes) Have children write a reflection on what they have learned about Meryl Streep and how they think her work and life will be remembered in the future. Conclusion: (5 minutes) Share some of the reflections with the class. Assessment: (5 minutes) Collect the written reflections for review.