1960s

Lesson PlanStarter: Read slides 4/5 and learn about who influenced The Beatles and what they

looked like.

Learn about the band

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 Liverpool

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 up 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 1950sas we meet a band who were influenced by rock 'n' roll artists such as Elvis Presley and Chuck Berry.

Watch this video to find out about The Beatles

The Beatles Quiz

1. Where were the Beatles from?

2. How long did the band stay together?

3. Can you name the four members?

4. What is Beatlemania?

Liverpool

1960 – 1970 = 10 years

John Lennon, Ringo Star, George Harrison, Paul McCartney

Enthusiastic fans

Liverpool

Lead Guitar

George Harrison

Ringo Starr

Drums

The BeatlesWho played which instrument?

Paul McCartney

Bass Guitar

John Lennon

Rhythm 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.

Drums

Bass Guitar Rhythm GuitarLead GuitarRingoStarr

PaulMcCartney

GeorgeHarrison

JohnLennon

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 FramePossibly 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 ____ _____.

The Beatles

1960s

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Paul McCartney John Lennon

George Harrison Ringo Starr

300Let It Be

Hey Jude

• 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, JohnLennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr.

• Lennon and McCartney were the main song

writers and wrote over 300 songs together.

• These included hits such as Let It Be and HeyJude.

The Beatles