Lesson	Time Allocation	Resources Needed	Introduction	Development	Conclusion	Assessment
Lesson 1: Introduction to Mmmbop	45 minutes	Computer, projector, speakers, internet access	Introduce the song "Mmmbop" by Hanson. Play the song for the class and ask if any students have heard it before.	Discuss the release date and initial popularity of the song. Show a brief video or article about its release in 1997. Discuss why it might have been popular, focusing on the catchy tune and the band's young age.	Summarize the points discussed and ask students to share their thoughts on why they think the song was popular.	Ask students to write a short paragraph on why they think "Mmmbop" became a hit and share with the class.
Lesson 2: Hanson's Contributions to Society	45 minutes	Computer, projector, internet access, printouts of articles	Introduce the band Hanson and their members. Discuss briefly their early life and how they started the band.	Explore Hanson's contributions to society, such as their advocacy for various social causes and their role in the music industry. Discuss their influence on pop culture.	Summarize key points and ask students to think about how musicians can impact society beyond their music.	In groups, have students create a poster highlighting one of Hanson's contributions to society and present it to the class.
Lesson 3: Learning the Lyrics	45 minutes	Lyrics printouts, audio of the song, projector for lyrics	Hand out the lyrics to "Mmmbop" and play the song once through while students follow along with the lyrics.	Break down the song into verses and chorus. Practice each section separately with the class, ensuring everyone understands the words and melody.	Have a group sing-along where the class sings the entire song together.	Conduct a mini performance where students sing the song in small groups or individually.
Lesson 4: Creating a Hanson Timeline	45 minutes	Poster board, markers, printouts of key events in Hanson's career	Discuss the concept of a timeline and show examples of timelines in history.	Provide students with key events from Hanson's career. Have them work in groups to arrange these events in chronological order on a poster board.	Review the completed timelines as a class and discuss any corrections needed.	Each group presents their timeline to the class. Assess accuracy and creativity.
Lesson 5: Analyzing the Lyrics	45 minutes	Lyrics printouts, highlighters, audio of the song	Revisit the lyrics of "Mmmbop" and listen to the song again. Ask students to think about the meaning behind the lyrics.	Discuss as a class what the lyrics might mean. Highlight key phrases and words that stand out. Encourage students to interpret the lyrics and share their thoughts.	Summarize the different interpretations discussed in class.	Have students write a short essay on their interpretation of the song's message and share with the class.
Lesson 6: Final Performance and Reflection	45 minutes	Audio equipment, lyrics printouts, stage area	Review the song "Mmmbop" and the lyrics one last time. Discuss any final thoughts or questions students may have.	Have students perform the song in front of the class, either in groups or individually. Record the performances if possible.	Reflect on the lessons learned about Hanson and "Mmmbop." Discuss what students enjoyed and what they found challenging.	Provide feedback on the performances and discuss how students can improve in future musical projects.