| 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. |