Lesson 1: Introduction to Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Time Allocation: 45 minutes Resources Needed: Pictures of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, books or articles about her Introduction: Start by showing pictures of Ruth Bader Ginsburg and ask students if they have heard of her. Briefly introduce who she was. Development: Discuss where and when Ruth Bader Ginsburg lived, and what she was famous for. Watch a short video or read a story about her life. Conclusion: Summarize key points about Ruth Bader Ginsburg's life and achievements. Encourage students to think about why she is considered an inspirational woman. Assessment: Ask students to draw a picture of Ruth Bader Ginsburg and write one fact they learned about her.
Lesson 2: Contributions of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Time Allocation: 50 minutes Resources Needed: Videos, articles, or biographies about Ruth Bader Ginsburg Introduction: Recap on what students learned about Ruth Bader Ginsburg in the previous lesson. Development: Explore Ruth Bader Ginsburg's contributions to society and culture. Discuss her impact on gender equality and women's rights. Conclusion: Reflect on the importance of Ruth Bader Ginsburg's work and how it has influenced the world. Encourage students to think about ways they can make a positive impact. Assessment: Have students write a short paragraph about one specific contribution of Ruth Bader Ginsburg and its significance.
Lesson 3: Connecting Ruth Bader Ginsburg to Your Life
Time Allocation: 40 minutes Resources Needed: Chart paper, markers Introduction: Ask students to think about how Ruth Bader Ginsburg's work relates to their own lives. Development: Brainstorm as a class ways in which students can stand up for equality and fairness in their daily lives. Conclusion: Create a class poster with ways to embody Ruth Bader Ginsburg's values in their own lives. Assessment: Have students write a short reflection on one action they can take to promote equality in their community.
Lesson 4: Designing a Timeline of Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Life
Time Allocation: 60 minutes Resources Needed: Large paper, markers, pictures of Ruth Bader Ginsburg at different ages Introduction: Introduce the concept of timelines and why they are important in understanding someone's life. Development: Have students work in groups to create a timeline of Ruth Bader Ginsburg's life, including key events and achievements. Conclusion: Present the timelines and discuss the significance of each event in Ruth Bader Ginsburg's life. Assessment: Assess the timelines based on accuracy, creativity, and inclusion of important events in her life.