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Which subject	Art
What topic	Opening Lesson Idea: Exploring the Intersection of Cinema and Material Culture
What length (min)	30
What age group	Doesn't matter
Class size	20
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Number of slides	5
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Lesson plan

Topic

Opening Lesson Idea: Exploring the Intersection of Cinema and Material Culture

Objectives

To understand how material culture influences and is reflected in cinema.
To analyze specific examples from films to identify material culture elements.
To encourage critical thinking and discussion regarding the representation of culture in visual media.

Materials

Projector and screen
Clips from selected films (e.g., "The Great Gatsby", "Amélie")
Whiteboard and markers
Handouts with guided questions
Art supplies (paper, pens, markers)

Grade/Age Group

Mixed age group (suitable for secondary school students)

Subject

Art

Class Size

20 students

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 mins	Briefly introduce the topic. Discuss how cinema can reflect and shape material culture.
2	Film Clips Presentation	10 mins	Show selected film clips. Ask students to take notes on material culture elements they observe.
3	Group Discussion	8 mins	In small groups, students discuss their notes, focusing on specific examples observed in the clips.
4	Class Discussion	5 mins	Bring the class together to share key points from group discussions. Facilitate a conversation around their findings.
5	Creative Reflection	2 mins	Explain the homework assignment as a creative project related to the topic.
6	Wrap Up	0 mins	Summarise key points discussed and outline the next lesson focus.

Assessment

Students will submit their creative projects as homework, which will be checked for understanding without formal presentations in class.

National Curriculum Alignment

The lesson aligns with the national curriculum's goals for art education by encouraging creativity, aesthetic appreciation, and critical thinking related to cultural themes.

Homework

Reflect on the lesson and create a visual piece (collage, drawing, etc.) that expresses the intersection between a chosen film and a specific aspect of material culture. This should be submitted by the next class.