Lesson Time Allocation Resources Needed Introduction Development Conclusion Assessment
Lesson 1: Who is Mister Rogers? 30 minutes Pictures of Mister Rogers, Computer/Tablet, Projector Introduce Mister Rogers with images and ask if anyone has heard of him. Briefly explain his significance. Show a short video clip of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. Discuss with the class who he was, where and when he lived, and what he is famous for (Objective 1). Summarize the key points about Mister Rogers. Ask students to share one new thing they learned about him. Evaluate the students' participation in the discussion and their ability to recall basic facts about Mister Rogers.
Lesson 2: Mister Rogers' Contributions 40 minutes Video clips, Chart paper, Markers Recap who Mister Rogers is. Ask students to think about how he might have contributed to society. Watch video clips highlighting Mister Rogers' messages on kindness, empathy, and education. Discuss these contributions and their impact on society and culture (Objective 2). Have students work in groups to create posters illustrating Mister Rogers' contributions and their importance. Assess students' understanding through their group posters and participation in the discussion.
Lesson 3: Mister Rogers and Me 30 minutes Paper, Crayons/Markers, Personal Reflection Worksheet Review Mister Rogers' contributions and ask students how they feel his work is relevant to their lives. Have students fill out a personal reflection worksheet on how Mister Rogers' messages relate to their own experiences (Objective 3). Ask a few students to share their reflections with the class. Evaluate students' reflections and their ability to connect Mister Rogers' messages to their own lives.
Lesson 4: Creating a Timeline 45 minutes Large paper, Ruler, Markers, Timeline Handout Introduce the concept of a timeline and explain its importance in understanding historical events. Provide students with key dates and events in Mister Rogers' life. Have them work in groups to create a large timeline on paper (Objective 4). Display the completed timelines around the classroom and have a gallery walk where students can view each other's work. Assess the accuracy and creativity of the timelines and students' ability to work collaboratively.
Lesson 5: Impact on the World 35 minutes Internet access, Computer/Tablet, Projector Review Mister Rogers' contributions and ask students how they think his work has influenced the world. Research modern examples of people or shows influenced by Mister Rogers. Discuss how his work continues to impact society (Objective 2). Have students write a short paragraph on how Mister Rogers' work has influenced someone or something they know today. Evaluate students' paragraphs for understanding of Mister Rogers' lasting impact.
Lesson 6: Reflection and Presentation 50 minutes Poster boards, Markers, Presentation materials Recap the previous lessons and ask students to think about what they found most interesting about Mister Rogers. In groups, have students create a presentation or skit summarizing what they have learned about Mister Rogers. Encourage creativity and teamwork. Have each group present their work to the class. Provide positive feedback and highlight key points from each presentation. Assess the presentations on accuracy, creativity, teamwork, and understanding of Mister Rogers' life and contributions.