This two-day lesson plan introduces students to the inventors Leonardo da Vinci and Alexander Graham Bell. On the first day, students will learn about da Vinci's inventions and culture through a powerpoint presentation and discussion. The second day will cover Bell in the same way. Students will then work in groups to invent their own device and present it, relating it to what they learned about da Vinci and Bell.
This two-day lesson plan introduces students to the inventors Leonardo da Vinci and Alexander Graham Bell. On the first day, students will learn about da Vinci's inventions and culture through a powerpoint presentation and discussion. The second day will cover Bell in the same way. Students will then work in groups to invent their own device and present it, relating it to what they learned about da Vinci and Bell.
This two-day lesson plan introduces students to the inventors Leonardo da Vinci and Alexander Graham Bell. On the first day, students will learn about da Vinci's inventions and culture through a powerpoint presentation and discussion. The second day will cover Bell in the same way. Students will then work in groups to invent their own device and present it, relating it to what they learned about da Vinci and Bell.
This two-day lesson plan introduces students to the inventors Leonardo da Vinci and Alexander Graham Bell. On the first day, students will learn about da Vinci's inventions and culture through a powerpoint presentation and discussion. The second day will cover Bell in the same way. Students will then work in groups to invent their own device and present it, relating it to what they learned about da Vinci and Bell.
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•By Sandra Moore
Within this lesson plan students will learn
about two great inventors known as Leonardo da Vinci and Alexander Bell. The students will learn about each individual inventor it’s achievements, culture, and marks on our society. Student’s will complete an assignment creating their own inventions and relating it to the inventor’s they learned about. (2) 4.2- Ask questions to gain understanding of important information in a text. (NS 4.2.3) Objective: Students will be able to discuss about the countries cultures and inventions of the inventors Leonardo de Vinci and Alexander Bell. (2) 2.1- Examine historical/ cultural context, eg., observe works of art within their cultures, times, or places. (NS 4.3.2) Objective: Students will be able to recall or recognize information in regards great inventors Leonardo da Vinci and Alexander Bell. Their individual cultures and advancements that contributed to today’s world. Multicultural Goal is to develop multiple historical perspectives. Objective: Students will be able to develop a broader cultural history sense. Relate to other cultures, and summarize the importance of the inventions that Leonardo da Vinci and Alexander Bell contributed to our cultures. For this lesson we will be using Visual, Auditory and Kinesthetic leaning styles. The Howard Gardner’s Intelligences In use will be; Linguistic Intelligence- Students will be able to discuss thoughts and understanding relating to the lesson. Interpersonal Intelligence- Students will be able recognize and appreciate others perspectives. Power point presentation introducing inventors. The book, “The Top Ten Inventions.” by Gerry Bailey. Handout activity sheet, “My Great Invention.” This is a two hour lesson plan broken into two days. On day one I will introduce the book “The Top Ten Inventors.” I will briefly explain to the students that this is a two day lesson plan and on our first day we will be learning about Leonardo Da Vinci’s inventions and his country of birth. During the power point lesson plan I will be asking questions in regards the material being read to keep students engaged. We will relate each individual invention to today's technology and if its still in use. We will relate to the cultures, food, history and locate the country on a world map. During the power point I will be asking questions in regards the slide previously viewed and answer any question before moving ahead. Day two will be exactly like day one, but we will be learning about Alexander Graham Bell his inventions, culture, history and country of birth. At the end of this lesson the students will be given an assignment to work in groups of three instructions will be on the power point and will be discussed as well. Student’s will be asked to recall what they learned on day one and two. Student’s will be asked to name something they learn in regards each individual inventor. Student’s will be asked about the importance of the inventions reviewed. Student’s will be asked what they like the most about the inventors and their cultures. Student’s will be asked to recall historical fact learned. Student’s will be assessed based on the work “My Great Invention” sheet. They will also be assessed bases on participation, involvement and clarification during closure questions.
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understands, on the individual explains, student assessment discuss and notes maybe information written inside the based on prior cells for guidance learning. to the student. Evaluation Student describes, interprets and summarize on a basis of cultural goal. Knowledge Student recalls, relates and names information learned during the lesson. The following website we of use while making this lesson plan. https://csn.instructure.com/courses/1276298/modules/items/12183944. http://www.oddizzi.com/teachers/explore-the-world/country-close- up/scotland/ http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/countries/scotland.html http://www.kids-world-travel-guide.com/italy-facts.html http://www.notablebiographies.com/Ba-Be/Bell-Alexander- Graham.html http://mentalfloss.com/article/81620/10-amazing-facts-about-alexander- graham-bell https://www.carnetdevol.org/Bell/biography.html http://www.escapehere.com/destination/10-interesting-facts-about-italy/ http://www.livescience.com/44376-italian-culture.html http://www.kids-world-travel-guide.com/italy-facts.html