Cosmetology History Lesson Plan Example for 9th Grade Students

Topic: The History of Cosmetology

Objectives & Outcomes:

• Students will be able to explain the history of cosmetology and the contributions of major figures in the field.

Materials

• Copies of "The History of Cosmetology" handout
• Images of historical figures and examples of tools used in cosmetology
• Access to a computer with internet connection for research

Warm-up

• Have students brainstorm a list of words related to cosmetics and beauty.
• Write these words on the board and ask students to share their associations with these words.
• Encourage students to share their personal experiences with cosmetics and beauty treatments (e.g. how they usually apply makeup, the first beauty treatment they remember receiving).

Direct Instruction

• Explain to students that the history of cosmetology is a long and rich one, dating back to ancient times.
• Show images of ancient beauty tools and hairstyles and have students identify key features of these tools and practices.
• Discuss the functionality of these tools and practices (e.g. how they were used to cleanse the skin, remove unwanted hair, achieve certain hairstyles).
• Introduce key figures in the history of cosmetology, such as Marie Antoinette and Charles Perrier, and discuss their contributions to the field (e.g. the introduction of cosmetics to the royal court in France, the creation of the first beauty school in the United States).

Guided Practice

• Divide students into small groups and give each group a set of ancient beauty tools or hairstyles.
• Have students analyze the tools or hairstyles and explain their functionality and how they were used.
• Have each group present their findings to the class and discuss together.

Independent Practice

• Project-based: Give each student a different ancient civilization and have them research the beauty practices and techniques of that civilization.
• Have students create a poster or presentation to share their findings with the class.

Closure

• Review the key points of the lesson and discuss any new insights that students gained from their independent research.
• Ask students to reflect on what they learned about the history of cosmetology and how it relates to their own lives and futures.

Assessment

• Observe students during the guided and independent practice activities to see if they are able to effectively conduct a research-based discussion and create a visual representation of their findings.
• Collect and review their final projects to assess their understanding of the chosen topic and their ability to apply their newfound knowledge of the history of cosmetology to a real-world context.