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. |