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. |