Lesson Time Allocation Resources Needed Introduction Development Conclusion Assessment
Lesson 1: Discovering Mike Tyson 45 minutes Pictures of Mike Tyson, world map, timeline template Introduce Mike Tyson with pictures and ask the children if they have heard of him. Discuss where and when Mike Tyson lived. Locate his birthplace on the map. Explain what he is famous for in simple terms. Recap the main points about Mike Tyson’s life and achievements. Children will fill out a simple fact sheet about Mike Tyson’s birthplace, birthdate, and what he is known for.
Lesson 2: Mike Tyson’s Contributions 45 minutes Video clips of Tyson's fights, discussion prompts Show a short highlight reel of Mike Tyson’s famous fights (ensure content is age-appropriate). Discuss Tyson’s contributions to the sport of boxing and society. Talk about his records and any charities he has supported. Summarize Tyson’s impact on boxing and the wider world. Children will write a short paragraph on how Mike Tyson has contributed to society and culture.
Lesson 3: Mike Tyson’s Influence 45 minutes Pictures of famous boxers influenced by Tyson, discussion prompts Show pictures of boxers who have been influenced by Mike Tyson. Discuss how Tyson’s style and achievements have influenced other boxers and the sport of boxing. Discuss how Tyson’s influence can be seen in everyday life and other sports. Children will draw a picture or write a few sentences about how Mike Tyson’s influence can be seen in other areas.
Lesson 4: Connecting Mike Tyson to Our Lives 45 minutes Personal reflection sheets, discussion prompts Ask children if they have ever heard of or seen anything related to Mike Tyson in their daily lives (e.g., video games, advertisements). Discuss how Tyson’s fame and influence can be seen in popular culture and daily life. Summarize how a historical figure like Tyson connects to our lives today. Children will complete a reflection sheet on how Mike Tyson’s life and career relate to their own experiences.
Lesson 5: Designing Mike Tyson’s Timeline 45 minutes Timeline templates, markers, pictures of significant events Explain the concept of a timeline and its importance in understanding history. Work as a class to place major events in Tyson’s life on a timeline, using pictures and dates. Review the completed timeline and discuss how each event contributed to Tyson’s life story. Children will create their own illustrated timeline of Mike Tyson’s life.
Lesson 6: Presenting Mike Tyson’s Life 45 minutes Presentation materials (posters, digital slides, etc.), timeline from Lesson 5 Introduce the idea of sharing what they’ve learned about Mike Tyson with others. In groups, children will create a short presentation about Tyson’s life using the timeline and key facts. Groups will present their work to the class. Assess the presentations based on accuracy, creativity, and understanding of Tyson’s life and contributions.