1960s Lesson Plan Starter: Read slides 4/5 and learn about who influenced and what they looked like. Learn about Task 1: Watch video (0:00 – 2:00) Watch the video and learn about The Beatles and their success from 1960 – 1970 Task 2: Answer questions / map of Answer questions relating to the video and show Liverpool on the map, point out Cumbria. Task 3: Card Sort (Slide 9 – 10) Use animated slide to learn which member played what instrument. Cut out instruments and band members. Match them and stick them down on to the empty stage to create a revision aid. Task 4: Wordsearch Find the words relating to The Beatles. Click on link to make interactive and complete as a class or print off slide 12 for pupils to complete individually. Plenary: Complete the word frame Consolidate knowledge on The Beatles by filling in the missing words to complete the sentences. The Beatles

As we move into the next decade, we see reflections of the 1950s as we meet a band who were influenced by rock 'n' roll artists such as and .

Watch this video to find out about The Beatles The Beatles Quiz

1. Where were the Beatles from? Liverpool 2. How long did the band stay together? 1960 – 1970 = 10 years 3. Can you name the four members? John , Ringo Star, , Paul McCartney 4. What is ? Enthusiastic fans Liverpool George John Harrison The Beatles Lennon Who played which instrument?

Rhythm Lead Guitar

Ringo Starr Paul McCartney

Drums Bass Guitar Task: Band names & instruments

1. Cut out the objects and match up the band members with their correct instrument (slide 11).

2. Place them on to the empty stage provided (slide 12).

3. Research images of The Beatles playing live to see where they all stand on the stage. Ringo Bass Guitar Lead Guitar Rhythm Guitar Starr

John George Paul Lennon Harrison McCartney Drums

Task: Wordsearch

• Click on the link to complete the wordsearch online: • The Beatles Word Search (thewordsearch.com) • If you prefer, print off the following slide for students to complete individually The Beetles Wordsearch Task: Word Frame

Possibly one of the most well-known band names from history, ______were a popular rock band who found fame in the______. There were __ members in the Liverpool based band. Their names are ______,______, ______and ______. Lennon and McCartney were the main song writers and wrote over _____songs together. These included hits such as ______and ______.

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Let It Be 1960s Paul McCartney 300 The Beatles

• Possibly one of the most well-known band names from history, The Beatles were a popular rock band who found fame in the 1960s. • There were 4 members in the Liverpool based band. Their names are Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. • Lennon and McCartney were the main song writers and wrote over 300 songs together. • These included hits such as and Hey Jude.