Nicole Carter

Famous 5 Assignment
Unit plan: Social Studies, Ancient Civilizations
Name of famous person #1:
Natalie Portman
Strengths and abilities of the famous person:
- speaks over 6 languages
- Takes extra classes at a higher level than her education requires
- Self improvement and education are important to her
- Avid dancer
- Skipped a grade
- Excellent writer
Needs of the famous person:
- pressure from parents to do well
- social
- challenging intellectual activities
- express herself and her ideas on paper
Adaptations to your curriculum:
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vegetarian: concern for animals and their well being. Can study the food
ecosystem and look for alternative means of food for her ancient civilization
and their diet. Ex. when students build their own ancient civilization, and
study the differences between modern and ancient diets, how it affects our
bodies
higher level of literature and resources, allow her to go beyond the curriculum
Study the language of her ancient civilization, if and how her ancient
civilization has impacted current language
Increase the amount of opportunities for written responses/reflection, and
time to discuss ideas
Give more complex content/ problems to solve

Name of famous person #2:

Dolph Lundgren
Strengths and abilities of the famous person:
- gifted in sciences: chemical engineering and chemistry

talented musician: drummer

IQ over 160
Speaks 6 different languages

Needs of the famous person:

- stubborn
- athletic/ active: participates in heavy contact sports boxing and karate
- insecure
- expects and works for As
Adaptations to your curriculum:
- study the scientific discoveries of his ancient civilization, how it has impacted
the modern world
- hands on activities, allowing him to move around the room option of
working in a different environment
- compare and contrast the sporting events of the ancient civilization versus
now
- enhanced research material and literature
- can present projects in the form of music and/or demonstrate an ancient sport
- focusing on building self esteem for public speaking

Name of famous person #3:

Conan OBrien
Strengths and abilities of the famous person:
- history and literature
- gifted writer
- comedian, jokester
- hard worker
Needs of the famous person:
- to discuss and present
- insecure at times
- dissect research and literature
- attention
Adaptations to your curriculum:
- advanced resources and literature
- allow him to bring comedy into his studies/ presenting

personal check-ins for one on one attention

give him more complex activities and content to explore, such as when
researching the arts and culture

Name of famous person #4:

Ben Stein
Strengths and abilities of the famous person:
- gifted in the areas of writing, politics, and public speaking
- written speeches for two U.S presidents
- written 28 books: 7 fiction, 21 nonfiction
Needs of the famous person:
- debate and discussion
- have a chance to present and speak
- opportunities for writing
Adaptations to your curriculum:
- statistical and relevant information and resources
- he can research more complex political, economic, and law issues and how
they apply to the modern world
- for the story telling assignment, he may write a story or play
- use multiple sources and ones not discussed in class for debate

Name of famous person #5:

Quentin Taratino
Strengths and abilities of the famous person:
- IQ 160
- Screen writer and director
- Gifted in film
Needs of the famous person:
- (dropped out of high school) easily bored
- likes to act, dramatize
- needs creative outlets

doesnt like school

likes history

Adaptations to your curriculum:

- write a play for the story telling assignment
- can use film as a way to represent his learning
- personal check-ins to make sure he is staying motivated: discuss with him the
best ways he stays motivated in order to enjoy school
- allow him to use his preferred creative outlets when submitting assignment
References
http://www.celebritydirt.com/7-most-intelligent-celebrities/
http://www.natalieportman.com/biography/the-natalie-portman-story/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dolph_Lundgren
http://www.biography.com/people/quentin-tarantino-9502086#earlyfilms