lesson Plans
ARTEFFECT lesson plans provide educators with ready-to-use materials that integrate the stories of Unsung Heroes into curriculum through project-based learning. These resources help bring history to life while implementing arts-integration, character-based learning, historical empathy, and more.
Overview
LMC’s free downloadable lesson plans teach students inspiring lessons about the impact that individuals have made in civil rights, environmentalism and more. These lesson plans help teachers guide students to understand the concept of an Unsung Hero, while providing a platform for delving into specific Unsung Heroes and their many achievements. The lesson plans are ideally suited for secondary students (grades 6-12), but could be used for upper elementary as well. They can be used for all ability levels, although students with a lower reading level may need help in interpreting complex vocabulary.
The Unsung Hero Lesson plans should extend over a few class periods (typically ninety minutes), with additional time for the homework or extension activity. In this time, students will understand the concept of heroes on a general level (famous heroes) and intimate level (personal heroes). Students will also be introduced to the concept and characteristics of Unsung Heroes, as well as analyze and summarize the role of an Unsung Hero.
Using these lesson plans, students will create an original work of art based on their interpretation of an Unsung Hero’s story, actions, and character. Students will also reflect on their experiences by writing an "Impact Statement" that articulates their journey of discovery and creative process and interprets their work for the viewer. The activities will fulfill multiple parts of the National Art Standards, which are color coded in the lesson plan for easy reference.
