ALEX Lesson Plan: Haircutting

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Author:	Beverly Thornton
System:	Dothan City
School:	Dothan Technology Center

Lesson Plan ID:

29892

Title:

Haircutting

Overview/Annotation:

In this lesson, students will learn to incorporate elements and principles of hair design to enhance facial shapes. The students will be able to relate hairstyles and facial structures to provide optimal hair designs for males and females.

Content Standard(s):

HUM(9-12) Introduction to Cosmetology	2. Demonstrate teamwork and skills necessary for developing long-range goals and projects that impact the cosmetology industry.
HUM(9-12) Introduction to Cosmetology	6. Identify pioneers of modern cosmetology and their contributions to the industry.
HUM(9-12) Introduction to Cosmetology	9. Demonstrate effective communication skills while performing duties associated with cosmetology.
HUM(9-12) Introduction to Cosmetology	15. Apply techniques for hair shaping and design.
HUM(9-12) Introduction to Cosmetology	16. Demonstrate methods of haircutting, including clipper over comb, wet and dry, arching, scissor cut, and razor cut.

Local/National Standards:

Primary Learning Objective(s):

The sudents will:

Identify the implements, tools, and equipment for hair styling.

Describe the importance of basic patterns pertain to haircutting.

Demonstrate the safe and proper use of the various tools of haircutting.

Demonstrate how to section hair for a haircut, including basic elevations, angles and guidelines.

Additional Learning Objective(s):

Approximate Duration of the Lesson:

Greater than 120 Minutes

Materials and Equipment:

Milady Standard Cosmetology Textbook

http://www.milady.cengage.com/academic/home.html

Mannequin

Apron

Comb Kit

Scissor Kit

Sectioning Clips

Technology Resources Needed:

Laptop with Internet Access and LCD Projector

Digital Camera

Background/Preparation:

The teacher should have a mannequin sectioned before the class begins. The teacher should have all necessary materials and tools prepared so that the students will know how to set up. The students may need assistance sectioning the mannequins.

Procedures/Activities:

Students will find pictures of different haircuts. The pictures will consist of short, medium, and long hairstyles. The students will create a collage of hairstyles using the pictures they found. Students can use magazines or they can use the internet. Students will create a portfolio of the haircuts they complete by using a digital camera and uploading pictures to a laptop.

Students can navigate the following websites:

http://www.prohaircut.com/

http://www.shorthaircutstrends.com/

http://www.haircareresources.com/haircuts-2010.htm

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CosmetologyHaircuttingPracticalRubric.doc

Assessment Strategies:

See attached Rubric.

Extension:

Students who complete the haircut early may navigate the following sites:

http://www.hairpedia.com/

http://shortlonghairstyles.com/

Remediation:

Extra "at home" practice website.

Each area below is a direct link to general teaching strategies/classroom accommodations for students with identified learning and/or behavior problems such as: reading or math performance below grade level; test or classroom assignments/quizzes at a failing level; failure to complete assignments independently; difficulty with short-term memory, abstract concepts, staying on task, or following directions; poor peer interaction or temper tantrums, and other learning or behavior problems.

Presentation of Material

Using Groups and Peers

Assisting the Reluctant Starter

Dealing with Inappropriate Behavior

Be sure to check the student's IEP for specific accommodations.

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