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Modern Goal Setters: Malala Yousafzai

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Lesson Plan

Modern Goal Setters: Malala Yousafzai

Learn from Malala Yousafzai's advocacy

In this lesson, students will explore the life and achievements of Malala Yousafzai, a modern figure known for her advocacy for education. By examining her story, students will learn the importance of setting goals and how determination can lead to significant global impact. This lesson aims to inspire students to set their own goals and understand the steps needed to achieve them, fostering both historical knowledge and personal development skills.

Audience

Grade 6 Students

Time

45 mins

Approach

Learn from Malala Yousafzai's advocacy

Materials

Discussion Questions, Worksheet on Malala Yousafzai, Goal Setting Worksheet, and Pens and Paper

Step 1

Introduction to Goal Setting

10 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on what goal setting means.
  • Ask students to share any goals they have set in the past.
  • Explain the importance of setting goals and how it helps in achieving success.

Step 2

Explore Malala Yousafzai

15 mins

  • Introduce students to Malala Yousafzai and her advocacy for education.
  • Discuss her goals and how she achieved them, focusing on her impact on global education.
  • Use the Discussion Questions to guide the conversation.

Step 3

Goal Setting Activity

15 mins

  • Distribute the Goal Setting Worksheet.
  • Ask students to think about a personal goal they would like to achieve.
  • Guide them through the process of setting a SMART goal (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound).
  • Encourage students to share their goals with a partner.

Step 4

Closure and Reflection

5 mins

  • Invite a few students to share their goals with the class.
  • Reflect on what they learned from Malala Yousafzai about goal setting and advocacy.
  • Encourage students to keep their goal worksheets and revisit them regularly.
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Discussion

Discussion Questions

A set of questions to guide the discussion on Malala Yousafzai and her goals.

What motivated Malala Yousafzai to advocate for education?

Discuss the personal and societal factors that influenced her goal setting.







How did Malala overcome obstacles to achieve her goals?

Explore the challenges she faced and the strategies she used to overcome them.







What impact has Malala had on global education?

Encourage students to discuss her influence on education policies and awareness.







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Worksheet

Worksheet on Malala Yousafzai

A worksheet to help students explore the goals and achievements of Malala Yousafzai.

Describe one of Malala Yousafzai's major goals.








What steps did she take to achieve her goal?








What challenges did she face, and how did she overcome them?








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Worksheet

Goal Setting Worksheet

A worksheet to guide students in setting their own SMART goals.

What is a specific goal you want to achieve?








How will you measure your progress towards this goal?








Is this goal achievable? Why or why not?








Why is this goal relevant to you?








What is your timeline for achieving this goal?








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