Lesson	Time Allocation	Resources Needed	Introduction	Development	Conclusion	Assessment
Lesson 1: Introduction to Baz Luhrmann	45 mins	Pictures of Baz Luhrmann, Map of Australia, Projector	Introduce Baz Luhrmann; show pictures and map of Australia. Explain he is a famous filmmaker.	Discuss where and when Baz Luhrmann was born. Show a video clip of one of his films. Discuss what he is famous for.	Review main points about Baz Luhrmann’s early life and career. Ask students to name one of his famous works.	Verbal Q&A session to check understanding of Baz Luhrmann's birth, career, and famous works.
Lesson 2: Contributions to Society and Culture	45 mins	Film clips, Internet access, Worksheets	Recap who Baz Luhrmann is and some of his works. Introduce the idea of contributions to society and culture.	Watch short clips from “Moulin Rouge!” and “Romeo + Juliet.” Discuss how these films have influenced modern culture. Fill out worksheets about the impact of his films.	Summarize the main contributions of Baz Luhrmann to film and culture. Students share one thing they learned.	Review worksheet responses to assess understanding of Baz Luhrmann's cultural impact.
Lesson 3: Connecting Baz Luhrmann to Our Lives	45 mins	Art supplies, Paper, Markers, Projector	Discuss how films and stories can connect to our own lives. Ask students if they have seen any of Luhrmann’s films.	Students create a drawing or short story connecting a theme from a Baz Luhrmann film to their own life. Share creations with the class.	Recap how Baz Luhrmann’s work can relate to personal experiences. Highlight a few student examples.	Assess students' drawings or stories for understanding of connecting themes from Luhrmann's films.
Lesson 4: Designing a Timeline	45 mins	Timeline template, Markers, Information sheets	Introduce the concept of a timeline. Show an example timeline of another figure.	Hand out information sheets about Baz Luhrmann’s life. Students use the sheets to fill in important events on their timeline templates.	Review completed timelines with the class. Discuss any patterns or significant events in Luhrmann’s life.	Check timelines for accuracy and completeness of major life events.
Lesson 5: Impact and Influence Discussion	45 mins	Discussion prompts, Chart paper, Markers	Recap Baz Luhrmann’s contributions to film. Explain that today’s lesson will involve discussion.	Divide the class into small groups. Each group discusses one of Baz Luhrmann’s films and its influence on music, fashion, or storytelling. Groups present their findings.	Summarize the main points from each group’s discussion. Highlight key influences of Baz Luhrmann’s work.	Observe group discussions and presentations for engagement and understanding.
Lesson 6: Creative Project - Film Poster Design	45 mins	Art supplies, Paper, Example posters	Show examples of film posters. Discuss what makes a good film poster.	Students create their own film poster for one of Baz Luhrmann’s movies. Encourage creativity and use of visual elements that represent the film.	Display the posters around the room. Have a gallery walk where students can view each other’s work.	Evaluate posters for creativity, effort, and understanding of the film’s themes.