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. |