Lesson Plan	Content
Lesson 1: Introduction to Sam Walton Objective: 1	Time Allocation: 45 minutes Resources Needed: Photos of Sam Walton, World Map, Timeline template, Markers, Internet access Introduction: Introduce Sam Walton with a photo and ask if anyone knows who he is. Development: Explain where and when Sam Walton was born. Show the location on a world map. Discuss his early life briefly. Conclusion: Recap the main points. Ask students to fill in a timeline template with the key dates discussed. Assessment: Students will share one fact they learned about Sam Walton.
Lesson 2: Sam Walton's Contributions Objective: 2	Time Allocation: 45 minutes Resources Needed: Chart paper, Markers, Internet access, Videos about Walmart’s history Introduction: Show a short video clip about the founding of Walmart. Development: Discuss the major contributions of Sam Walton, focusing on how Walmart changed shopping. Create a list of these contributions on chart paper. Conclusion: Summarize the discussion. Ask students to think about how these contributions impact their own lives. Assessment: Students will write a short paragraph on one contribution of Sam Walton.
Lesson 3: Impact on Society and Culture Objective: 2	Time Allocation: 45 minutes Resources Needed: Discussion questions, Whiteboard, Markers, Internet access Introduction: Start with a question: "How do you think Walmart has changed shopping for people?" Development: Discuss the societal and cultural impacts of Walmart, such as employment, availability of goods, and local economies. Write key points on the whiteboard. Conclusion: Recap how Sam Walton’s work influenced society and culture. Ask students to share their thoughts. Assessment: Students will create a "Before Walmart" and "After Walmart" T-chart showing changes in society and culture.
Lesson 4: Sam Walton's Life Timeline Objective: 4	Time Allocation: 45 minutes Resources Needed: Large paper rolls, Markers, Internet access, Printouts of key events in Sam Walton’s life Introduction: Explain the concept of a timeline. Show an example. Development: Distribute printouts of key events in Sam Walton’s life. In groups, students will place these events on a large paper roll to create a timeline. Conclusion: Groups will present their timelines to the class. Assessment: Check each group’s timeline for accuracy and completeness.
Lesson 5: Connecting Sam Walton to Our Lives Objective: 3	Time Allocation: 45 minutes Resources Needed: Personal reflection sheets, Pens, Internet access Introduction: Discuss how big companies like Walmart affect our daily lives. Development: Students will complete a reflection sheet about how Walmart or similar stores impact their families' shopping habits, jobs, etc. Conclusion: Share reflections in small groups. Assessment: Collect and review reflection sheets.
Lesson 6: Review and Presentation Objectives: 1, 2, 3, and 4	Time Allocation: 45 minutes Resources Needed: Students' previous work, Presentation tools (paper, markers, etc.) Introduction: Briefly review what has been learned about Sam Walton. Development: Students will work in groups to create a poster or presentation summarizing key points about Sam Walton, his contributions, impact on society, and connection to their lives. Conclusion: Groups will present their work to the class. Assessment: Evaluate presentations based on completeness and understanding.