Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Lesson 3 Lesson 4 Lesson 5 Lesson 6
Objective 1: Find out about Barbara McClintock's life and achievements.
Time Allocation: 45 minutes
Resources Needed: Biography of Barbara McClintock, pictures of her, chart paper, markers
Introduction: Show pictures of Barbara McClintock and ask students if they know who she is. Explain that she was an inspirational woman who made significant contributions to society.
Development: Read aloud a biography of Barbara McClintock, highlighting her achievements and the time she lived. Discuss her discoveries and why they were important.
Conclusion: Have a class discussion on what the students learned about Barbara McClintock. Ask them to share their thoughts on why she is considered an inspirational woman.
Assessment: Students can draw a picture of Barbara McClintock and write a short paragraph about what they learned.
Objective 2: Explore Barbara McClintock's contributions to society and culture.
Time Allocation: 60 minutes
Resources Needed: Books or articles about Barbara McClintock, art supplies, large paper
Introduction: Review what the students learned about Barbara McClintock in the previous lesson. Discuss the impact her work had on her time and how it influenced the world.
Development: Divide the class into small groups and assign each group a specific contribution made by Barbara McClintock. Provide resources for research and ask each group to create a poster highlighting their assigned contribution.
Conclusion: Have each group present their posters to the class. Discuss as a class the overall impact Barbara McClintock had on society and culture.
Assessment: Assess students' understanding through their participation in group work and their ability to present their findings.
Objective 3: Connect Barbara McClintock to the child's life.
Time Allocation: 45 minutes
Resources Needed: Chart paper, markers, pictures of modern inventions influenced by Barbara McClintock's work
Introduction: Show pictures of modern inventions influenced by Barbara McClintock's work. Discuss with the students how these inventions impact their lives.
Development: Divide the class into small groups and ask each group to brainstorm ways in which Barbara McClintock's discoveries have affected their daily lives. Provide chart paper for them to write and draw their ideas.
Conclusion: Have each group present their findings to the class. Discuss as a class the connections between Barbara McClintock's work and the students' lives.
Assessment: Assess students' understanding through their participation in group work and their ability to make connections between Barbara McClintock's work and their lives.
Objective 4: Design a timeline of Barbara McClintock's life.
Time Allocation: 60 minutes
Resources Needed: Pictures of Barbara McClintock at various stages of her life, large paper, markers, glue
Introduction: Show pictures of Barbara McClintock at different stages of her life. Explain the concept of a timeline and its purpose.
Development: Divide the class into small groups and provide each group with pictures of Barbara McClintock at different stages of her life. Ask each group to arrange the pictures in chronological order and create a timeline on the large paper.
Conclusion: Have each group present their timelines to the class. Discuss as a class the key events in Barbara McClintock's life.
Assessment: Assess students' understanding through their participation in group work and their ability to create an accurate timeline.
Objective 1, 2, 3, 4: Review and reinforce knowledge about Barbara McClintock.
Time Allocation: 30 minutes
Resources Needed: Quiz questions about Barbara McClintock, whiteboard, markers
Introduction: Explain that there will be a quiz to review what the students have learned about Barbara McClintock.
Development: Ask a series of multiple-choice or true/false questions about Barbara McClintock. Write the questions on the whiteboard and have students raise their hands to answer.
Conclusion: Discuss the correct answers to the quiz questions and review any areas of confusion.
Assessment: Assess students' understanding through their participation in the quiz and their ability to answer the questions correctly.
Objective 1, 2, 3: Create a presentation about Barbara McClintock.
Time Allocation: 90 minutes (can be divided into multiple sessions)
Resources Needed: Computers or tablets with presentation software, research materials about Barbara McClintock
Introduction: Explain to the students that they will be creating a presentation about Barbara McClintock to share with the class.
Development: Provide time for students to research Barbara McClintock and gather information for their presentations. Guide them on using presentation software and organizing their content.
Conclusion: Have each student present their completed presentation to the class. Discuss as a class the key points highlighted in each presentation.
Assessment: Assess students' understanding through their completed presentations and their ability to effectively communicate information about Barbara McClintock.