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123 "history of science" Lesson Plans

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Grade Range
6th - 8th
Rating
5 Stars

Students examine how Leonardo da Vinci exemplified the Renaissance period. They explore various websites, conduct Internet research, complete a chart, explore virtual da Vinci notebooks, and write an essay. Full Review »

Grade Range
7th - 10th
Rating
4 Stars

Students study the pioneers of space exploration and travel; identify some of the early astronauts who prepared the way for others; examine the social and political conditions at the dawn of the Space Age; and differentiate among space practices. Full Review »

Grade Range
6th - 8th
Rating
3 Stars

Students discuss how Leonardo Da Vinci reflected the spirit of the Renaissance. They examine his achivements and explain the significance of his notebooks. They write essays on what constitutes a "rRenaissance man." Full Review »

Grade Range
6th - 8th
Rating
4 Stars

Students participate in different activites examining Benjamin Franklin and his activities. They work together in groups and as a class to research his inventions and his self-improvement plans. Full Review »

Grade Range
5th - 12th
Rating
5 Stars

Students work together to research the history of different types of fireworks. They complete a worksheet as they watch a video about fireworks. They create a timeline to show the information clearly. Full Review »

Grade Range
9th - 12th
Rating
4 Stars

Students use the methodology described by Prown (1982) to interpret paintings. They determine artistic, historical, and scientific content and develop an understanding of aspects of nineteenth century American culture. They study the paintings for their internal content and evidence. Full Review »

Grade Range
10th - 12th
Rating
3 Stars

Students role play Hippocrates to compare world views and to illustrate how ideas have changed at key times throughout the history of science. They role play patients and physicians. Full Review »

Grade Range
7th - 9th
Rating
3 Stars

Students look at the history of science to identify some of the scientific ideas that different cultures have contributed to science throughout history. They describe using examples ideas developed by different cultures to explain the world around them. Full Review »

Grade Range
9th - 12th
Rating
3 Stars

Students engage in a lesson that is associated with the development of plastic over the past century. They conduct research using a variety of resources focusing upon the innovations that were made in the field of engineering plastics. Full Review »

Grade Range
9th - 12th
Rating
3 Stars

Students explore the life of Leonardo da Vinci and the Renaissance period. They describe the achievements of Da Vinci and explain the significance of his notebooks. Students discuss da Vinci's inventions and contributions in a variety of fields. Full Review »