Lesson Details
Lesson 1: Introduction to Isaac Newton Time allocation: 45 minutes
Resources needed: Pictures of Isaac Newton, Map of England, Timeline template, Markers, Paper
Introduction: (10 minutes) Show students a picture of Isaac Newton. Ask if anyone knows who he is. Explain that today, they will start learning about a famous person named Isaac Newton.
Development: (25 minutes) Discuss where and when Isaac Newton lived (England, 1642-1727). Show the location on the map. Explain what he is famous for (gravity, laws of motion). Provide a brief overview of his early life and education.
Conclusion: (5 minutes) Recap the key points. Have students share one fact they learned about Isaac Newton.
Assessment: (5 minutes) Ask students to draw a picture of Isaac Newton and write one sentence about who he is.
Lesson 2: Newton's Contributions to Science Time allocation: 45 minutes
Resources needed: Video clip about Newton's discoveries, Printed handouts on Newton's laws, Discussion prompts
Introduction: (5 minutes) Recap the previous lesson about who Isaac Newton is. Explain that today they will learn about his contributions to science.
Development: (30 minutes) Watch a short video clip about Newton's discoveries (gravity, laws of motion). Discuss the impact of these discoveries on society and culture. Hand out printed materials summarizing Newton's laws and discuss each law with examples.
Conclusion: (5 minutes) Summarize the key points discussed.
Assessment: (5 minutes) Ask students to pair up and explain one of Newton's laws to their partner.
Lesson 3: Newton's Impact on Modern Life Time allocation: 45 minutes
Resources needed: Chart paper, Markers, Pictures of modern applications of Newton's laws
Introduction: (5 minutes) Recap Newton's contributions. Explain that today they will explore how his work affects their lives today.
Development: (30 minutes) Show pictures of modern applications of Newton's laws (e.g., cars, sports, space travel). Discuss how his discoveries are used in these areas. Have students work in groups to create a chart showing different ways Newton's laws are applied in everyday life.
Conclusion: (5 minutes) Groups present their charts.
Assessment: (5 minutes) Ask students to write one way Newton's work impacts their daily life on a sticky note and place it on a designated board.
Lesson 4: Designing a Timeline of Newton's Life Time allocation: 45 minutes
Resources needed: Timeline templates, Pictures of key events, Glue, Scissors, Markers
Introduction: (5 minutes) Explain the importance of timelines in understanding historical figures.
Development: (30 minutes) Provide students with timeline templates and pictures of key events in Newton's life. Have students cut out the pictures and glue them in the correct order on their timelines. Add brief descriptions for each event.
Conclusion: (5 minutes) Display the completed timelines around the classroom.
Assessment: (5 minutes) Have students explain one event from Newton's timeline to a classmate.
Lesson 5: Connecting Newton to the Students' Lives Time allocation: 45 minutes
Resources needed: Reflection journals, Pens, Discussion prompts
Introduction: (5 minutes) Recap what students have learned about Isaac Newton so far.
Development: (30 minutes) Engage students in a discussion about how Newton’s discoveries relate to their lives. Ask questions like, "Have you ever wondered why things fall?" or "How do Newton's laws affect how you play sports?" Have students write a short reflection in their journals about how Newton's work influences them.
Conclusion: (5 minutes) Have a few students share their reflections.
Assessment: (5 minutes) Collect the reflection journals to review understanding.
Lesson 6: Review and Creative Project Time allocation: 45 minutes
Resources needed: Art supplies, Poster boards, Markers, Glue, Scissors, Pictures and information about Newton
Introduction: (5 minutes) Explain the day's activity: creating a poster about Isaac Newton.
Development: (30 minutes) Divide students into groups. Each group creates a poster that includes key facts about Newton, his contributions, a timeline, and how his work impacts their lives. Encourage creativity and the use of different materials.
Conclusion: (5 minutes) Groups present their posters to the class.
Assessment: (5 minutes) Use a rubric to assess the posters based on accuracy, creativity, and presentation.