Lesson 1: Introducing Margaret Hamilton | Time Allocation | Resources Needed | Introduction | Development | Conclusion | Assessment | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 45 minutes | Picture of Margaret Hamilton, Whiteboard, Markers | Today, we are going to learn about an inspirational woman named Margaret Hamilton. She was a computer scientist who lived in the United States during the 1960s. She is famous for her work on the Apollo space program. | Show a picture of Margaret Hamilton and discuss her background, where and when she lived, and what she is famous for. Encourage students to ask questions and share their thoughts. | Recap key points about Margaret Hamilton and ask students to share one interesting fact they learned. | Ask students to draw a picture of Margaret Hamilton to assess their understanding and engagement. | Lesson 2: Exploring Margaret Hamilton's Contributions | Time Allocation | Resources Needed | Introduction | Development | Conclusion | Assessment | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 45 minutes | Video about the Apollo space program, Paper, Markers | Today, we will explore the contributions of Margaret Hamilton to society and culture. She played a crucial role in the Apollo space program, which sent astronauts to the moon. | Watch a video about the Apollo space program and discuss Margaret Hamilton's specific contributions. Talk about the impact she had on the program and how her work has influenced the world. | Ask students to share their thoughts on Margaret Hamilton's impact and discuss how her work relates to their lives today. | Have students write a short paragraph about how Margaret Hamilton's work inspires them. | Lesson 3: Connecting Margaret Hamilton to Children's Lives | Time Allocation | Resources Needed | Introduction | Development | Conclusion | Assessment | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 45 minutes | Paper, Crayons, Magazines | In today's lesson, we will connect Margaret Hamilton to our own lives. We will explore how her achievements can inspire us to reach our goals. | Ask students to think about a goal they have and how Margaret Hamilton's determination and hard work can motivate them. Have them create a poster showing their goal and how they can achieve it. | Students share their posters with the class and explain how Margaret Hamilton's story has inspired them. | Assess students based on their posters and explanations. | Lesson 4: Designing a Timeline of Margaret Hamilton's Life | Time Allocation | Resources Needed | Introduction | Development | Conclusion | Assessment | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 45 minutes | Paper, Markers, Pictures of Margaret Hamilton at different stages of her life | Today, we will create a timeline of Margaret Hamilton's life to better understand the key events and achievements in her journey. | Show pictures of Margaret Hamilton at different stages of her life and discuss the significant events in her timeline. Have students work in pairs to create a timeline of Margaret Hamilton's life. | Students present their timelines to the class, explaining the key events and why they are important. | Assess students based on the accuracy and completeness of their timelines. | Lesson 5: Reflecting on Margaret Hamilton's Legacy | Time Allocation | Resources Needed | Introduction | Development | Conclusion | Assessment | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 45 minutes | Paper, Pens, Articles about Margaret Hamilton | Today, we will reflect on Margaret Hamilton's legacy and discuss how her work continues to impact the world today. | Have students read articles about Margaret Hamilton's legacy and discuss how her innovations in computer science have influenced modern technology. Encourage students to share their thoughts and ideas. | Ask students to write a short reflection on Margaret Hamilton's legacy and how it has inspired them personally. | Assess students based on the depth of their reflections and connections made to Margaret Hamilton's work. | Lesson 6: Creative Project Inspired by Margaret Hamilton | Time Allocation | Resources Needed | Introduction | Development | Conclusion | Assessment | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 45 minutes | Craft materials, Colored paper, Scissors, Glue | In our final lesson on Margaret Hamilton, we will engage in a creative project inspired by her achievements and contributions. | Have students work individually or in groups to create a piece of art or craft that represents Margaret Hamilton's impact on society. Encourage creativity and originality. | Students present their projects to the class, explaining the inspiration behind their creations. | Assess students based on the creativity, effort, and connection to Margaret Hamilton's story in their projects. |