Lesson 1: Exploring Simón Bolívar's Life

Time Allocation: 45 minutes Resources Needed: Books, pictures of Simón Bolívar Introduction: Introduce Simón Bolívar as a historical figure from South America. Discuss where and when he lived. Development: Read a short biography of Simón Bolívar together. Discuss his accomplishments and why he is famous. Conclusion: Reflect on what was learned about Simón Bolívar. Assessment: Have students write a short paragraph about what they found most interesting about Simón Bolívar.

Lesson 2: Simón Bolívar's Contributions

Time Allocation: 50 minutes Resources Needed: Maps, videos about South America Introduction: Discuss the impact of historical figures on society and culture. Development: Explore Simón Bolívar's contributions to society and culture. Talk about his role in South American independence. Conclusion: Discuss how Simón Bolívar's work has influenced the world. Assessment: Have students create a poster showing Simón Bolívar's impact.

Lesson 3: Connecting Simón Bolívar to Our Lives

Time Allocation: 40 minutes Resources Needed: Whiteboard, markers Introduction: Discuss how historical figures can relate to our lives. Development: Brainstorm ways in which Simón Bolívar's values can be applied to students' lives. Conclusion: Reflect on the connections made between Simón Bolívar and the students. Assessment: Students write a short paragraph on how they can embody qualities of Simón Bolívar.

Lesson 4: Designing Simón Bolívar's Timeline
Time Allocation: 60 minutes Resources Needed: Paper, markers, pictures of Simón Bolívar Introduction: Discuss what a timeline is and why it is important. Development: Have students work in groups to create a timeline of Simón Bolívar's life and accomplishments. Conclusion: Present timelines to the class and discuss key events. Assessment: Assess students' timelines for accuracy and detail.