Lesson 1 |
Objective: The child should find out the historical figure Ernest Walton, where and when they lived, and what they are famous for. |
Time Allocation: 45 minutes
Resources Needed: Biography of Ernest Walton, whiteboard, markers
Introduction: (5 minutes)
- Greet the students and introduce the topic of historical figures.
- Show a picture of Ernest Walton and ask if anyone recognizes him.
- Explain that they will be learning about Ernest Walton and his contributions.
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Development: (30 minutes)
- Distribute the biography of Ernest Walton to each student.
- Read aloud the biography, highlighting key information about his life, when and where he lived, and his accomplishments.
- Encourage students to take notes or highlight important details.
- Engage in a class discussion about what makes Ernest Walton famous and his impact on society.
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Conclusion: (10 minutes)
- Ask students to share one interesting fact they learned about Ernest Walton.
- Summarize the main points discussed during the lesson.
- Provide an opportunity for any questions or clarifications.
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Assessment:
- Observe student participation and engagement in the discussion.
- Review students' notes or highlighted sections in the biography for accuracy and comprehension.
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Lesson 2 |
Objective: The child should explore the historical figure Ernest Walton's contributions to society and culture. Children should discuss the impact the figure had on their time and how their work has influenced the world. |
Time Allocation: 60 minutes
Resources Needed: Images or videos showcasing Ernest Walton's work, whiteboard, markers
Introduction: (5 minutes)
- Recap the previous lesson briefly, reminding students about Ernest Walton.
- Explain that they will now be exploring his contributions and impact on society and culture.
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Development: (45 minutes)
- Show images or videos showcasing Ernest Walton's work, such as his experiments with splitting the atom or his Nobel Prize acceptance speech.
- Facilitate a class discussion, encouraging students to share their observations and thoughts about his contributions.
- Guide the discussion towards understanding the impact of his work on society and how it has influenced the world.
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Conclusion: (10 minutes)
- Summarize the main contributions and impact of Ernest Walton discussed during the lesson.
- Ask students to reflect on how his work has influenced their lives or the world today.
- Provide an opportunity for any questions or further discussions.
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Assessment:
- Observe student participation and engagement in the discussion.
- Assess students' understanding of Ernest Walton's contributions through their contributions to the class discussion.
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Lesson 3 |
Objective: The child should connect the historical figure Ernest Walton to the child’s life. |
Time Allocation: 45 minutes
Resources Needed: Paper, markers, drawing materials
Introduction: (5 minutes)
- Recap the previous lessons and briefly remind students about Ernest Walton.
- Explain that they will now be exploring connections between Ernest Walton and their own lives.
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Development: (30 minutes)
- Guide students in brainstorming ways in which Ernest Walton's work and discoveries are relevant to their lives.
- Encourage students to think about how his work has influenced technology, energy, or scientific advancements.
- Allow students to share their ideas and discuss them as a class.
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Conclusion: (10 minutes)
- Ask students to individually create a drawing or write a short paragraph explaining how Ernest Walton's work connects to their own lives.
- Provide an opportunity for students to share their creations with the class, if they feel comfortable.
- Summarize the main connections discussed during the lesson.
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Assessment:
- Review students' drawings or paragraphs to assess their understanding of the connections between Ernest Walton and their lives.
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Lesson 4 |
Objective: The child should design a timeline of the life of the historical figure Ernest Walton. |
Time Allocation: 60 minutes
Resources Needed: Large poster paper, markers, images of Ernest Walton at different stages of his life
Introduction: (5 minutes)
- Recap the previous lessons and remind students about Ernest Walton.
- Explain that they will now be creating a timeline to visually represent his life and accomplishments.
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Development: (45 minutes)
- Provide each student or pair of students with a large poster paper and markers.
- Assist students in organizing the timeline, starting from Ernest Walton's birth and including key events and accomplishments throughout his life.
- Encourage students to include images of Ernest Walton at different stages of his life.
- Allow time for students to research and add information to their timelines.
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Conclusion: (10 minutes)
- Ask students to present their timelines to the class, explaining the key events and accomplishments they included.
- Encourage students to ask questions and provide feedback to their peers.
- Summarize the main points discussed during the lesson.
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Assessment:
- Assess students' timelines for accuracy, inclusion of key events, and creativity.
- Observe students' presentations and their ability to explain the timeline and its significance.
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