Lesson Plan Review #1
TITLE OF LESSON PLAN:
Inventor's Workshop
http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/invention-leonardoslegacy/LENGTH OF LESSON:
Two class periods
GRADE LEVEL:
6-8
SUBJECT AREA:
Physical Science
OBJECTIVES:
Students will understand the following:
1. The six simple machines are the basis for all mechanical devices.
2. The six simple machines are as follows: the inclined plane, the lever and fulcrum, the wedge, the screw, and the wheel and axle, and the pulley
3. Leonardo da Vinci was one of the greatest inventors of all time.
4. Each of his designs implemented one or more of the six simple machines.
MATERIALS:
For this lesson, you will need:
Research materials about simple machines and about Leonardo da Vinci
Computer with Internet access
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My thoughts: Simple machines is a unit that I already do in 6th grade. What is great about this lesson plan is that it integrates science, technology, social studies , and art. Students get to work in cooperative teams and research (books and online) one kind of simple machine. They share that information with the class. Then taking that information they apply it to the inventions of Leonardo da Vinci. Most people think of Leonardo da Vinci as an artist. In the links section students get to see his famous painting in a virtual tour and engage in interactive activities that explore his life as a scientist, an inventor and as an artist. In addition to all this, da Vinci was also famous for his code (sorry, bad joke).
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Lesson Plan Review #2
TITLE OF LESSON PLAN:
Understanding Television
LENGTH OF LESSON:
Three to four class periods
GRADE LEVEL:
9-12
ADAPTATIONS:
Younger students will need more supervision at each stage of this activity.
SUBJECT AREA:
Technology
OBJECTIVES:
Students will understand the following:
1. Producing a television show is a complex task that requires many skills, many people, and a great deal of thought and planning.
MATERIALS:
For this lesson, you will need:
Computer with Internet access
Movie camera or video recorder
Movie projector and screen or VCR and monitor
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My thoughts: One subject any kid can get excited about is television. They love to watch t.v.! This lesson plans integrates science, technology, social studies, language arts, and the fine arts. It also has students particapating in many different learning situations from group discussion, internet research, small cooperative groups, writing a proposal, describing the plot, setting, and characters, writing a script, storyboarding, rehearsing, and filming.
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Lesson Plan Review #3
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CONGRATULATIONS!
You have won a $3,000 gift certificate for a one week vacation from Tumbleweed, the Magic Vacation Fairy. You may go to any one of the four Southwestern states with the adult of your choice.
Reading the Fine Print The terms which Tumbleweed insists you follow are:
+ You must plan the vacation from start to finish without exceeding the $3,000 limit.
+ You must determine the Southwestern state you would like visit.
+ You must decide the dates for your vacation.
+ You must select the places of interest and find the prices for admission.
+ You must choose a round trip airline flight.
+ You must find a car to rent for the week.
+ You must select lodging.
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My thoughts: The author of this site did a nice job grabbing the students attention and interest with the introduction. He included links to resources for Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. All the information that the students need to fill out their itinerary sheet was in the resource pages. This is defiantly an inquiry-oriented activity, which is a critical part of a Webquest. Since the student has to research all 4 states before making a decision they still would be getting information about all the states, not just one. Just think about how much more the student will learn, process, and remember learning about the states this way versus out of a text book. A project like this also helps with differentation. The same project could be used for any level of student and you be allowing the higher students a chance to expand.
