| Time Allocation | Resources Needed | Introduction | Development | Conclusion | Assessment |
| 45 minutes | Printed biography of Linus Pauling, world map, whiteboard | Introduce Linus Pauling and ask if anyone has heard of him. Show his picture and locate where he lived on the map. | Read the biography together, discussing key points about his life, where he lived, and what he is famous for. | Summarize the key points discussed and ask children to name one fact they learned about Linus Pauling. | Oral questions about Linus Pauling's life and what he is famous for. |
| 45 minutes | Pictures of Linus Pauling’s achievements, chart paper, markers | Review what was learned about Linus Pauling in the previous lesson. Discuss what contributions are. | Show pictures of his achievements and discuss his contributions to science and society. Create a chart of his contributions. | Review the chart and ask students to discuss how Pauling's work impacted society. | Group discussion on how his contributions have influenced the world today. |
| 45 minutes | Timeline template, events from Pauling’s life printed on cards, glue | Review Linus Pauling’s contributions and introduce the concept of a timeline. | Hand out the timeline template and event cards. Work in groups to place events in order on the timeline. | Groups present their timelines and discuss the sequence of events. | Check timelines for correct sequence and understanding of major life events. |
| 45 minutes | Drawing paper, crayons, images of Pauling’s work, science books | Discuss how Linus Pauling’s work relates to everyday life, mentioning vitamins, health, and chemistry. | Students draw and colour pictures showing how Pauling’s work affects their lives (e.g., taking vitamins). | Students share their drawings and explain how it relates to Pauling’s work. | Evaluate drawings for understanding of how Pauling’s contributions connect to their lives. |
| 45 minutes | Computers/tablets with internet access, research worksheet | Introduce the lesson by discussing what research is and how to find information online. | In pairs, students use computers/tablets to research additional facts about Linus Pauling and fill out their worksheet. | Pairs present one interesting fact they found to the class. | Completed research worksheets and oral presentation of facts. |
| 45 minutes | Paper, markers, timeline from previous lesson | Review the timeline created in a previous lesson and discuss any additional information found through research. | Students add any new significant events to their timelines and decorate them. | Display the timelines around the classroom for a gallery walk. | Observation of students’ timelines for completeness and creativity, and participation in the gallery walk. |