| Lesson 1: Discovering Michael Cusack | Time Allocation: 45 minutes |
| Resources Needed: - Pictures of Michael Cusack - Information sheets about Michael Cusack - Paper and pencils | Introduction: Introduce Michael Cusack as a historical figure and explain objective 1. |
| Development: - Show pictures of Michael Cusack - Discuss where and when he lived - Explain why he is famous | Conclusion: Recap what the children have learned about Michael Cusack and encourage questions for further exploration. |
| Assessment: Ask children to write a short paragraph about what they have learned about Michael Cusack. |
| Lesson 2: Exploring Cusack's Contributions | Time Allocation: 45 minutes |
| Resources Needed: - Books about Michael Cusack - Art supplies for drawing | Introduction: Discuss objective 2 and how Michael Cusack impacted society. |
| Development: - Read about Cusack's contributions - Draw a picture depicting his impact | Conclusion: Share drawings and discuss the lasting influence of Michael Cusack. |
| Assessment: Have children explain how Cusack's work has influenced the world today. |
| Lesson 3: Connecting Cusack to Your Life | Time Allocation: 40 minutes |
| Resources Needed: - Paper - Markers | Introduction: Introduce objective 3 and discuss how Cusack's life relates to the children. |
| Development: - Have children draw parallels between their lives and Cusack's - Discuss similarities and differences | Conclusion: Share and discuss the children's connections to Cusack. |
| Assessment: Ask children to write a short reflection on how Cusack's life resonates with their own. |
| Lesson 4: Designing a Timeline of Cusack's Life | Time Allocation: 50 minutes |
| Resources Needed: - Large paper or poster board - Markers - Pictures of key events in Cusack's life | Introduction: Explain objective 4 and the importance of timelines in understanding history. |
| Development: - Create a timeline of Cusack's life events - Discuss each event and its significance | Conclusion: Display and explain the completed timeline to the class. |
| Assessment: Assess the accuracy and completeness of each student's timeline. |