Lesson 1: Discovering Marie Curie
Time Allocation: 45 minutes
Resources Needed: Pictures of Marie Curie, whiteboard, markers
Introduction: Introduce Marie Curie as an inspirational woman and explain the objectives of the lesson.
Development: Show pictures of Marie Curie and discuss where and when she lived. Children research and share what she is famous for.
Conclusion: Recap key points learned about Marie Curie.
Assessment: Ask children to draw a picture of Marie Curie and write one fact they learned about her.
Lesson 2: Contributions of Marie Curie
Time Allocation: 50 minutes
Resources Needed: Books about Marie Curie, internet access
Introduction: Review what was learned in Lesson 1 and introduce Marie Curie's contributions to society.
Development: Children research and discuss Marie Curie's impact on science and society.
Conclusion: Reflect on how Marie Curie's work has influenced the world.
Assessment: Have children write a short paragraph about one of Marie Curie's contributions.
Lesson 3: Connecting with Marie Curie
Time Allocation: 40 minutes
Resources Needed: Paper, markers
Introduction: Discuss how Marie Curie's work connects to the children's lives.
Development: Have children brainstorm ways they can apply Marie Curie's determination and curiosity in their own lives.
Conclusion: Share and discuss the children's ideas.
Assessment: Children create a drawing illustrating how they can be inspired by Marie Curie.
Lesson 4: Designing a Timeline of Marie Curie's Life
Time Allocation: 60 minutes
Resources Needed: Large paper, markers, pictures of Marie Curie
Introduction: Explain the concept of a timeline and its importance.
Development: Children work in groups to create a timeline of Marie Curie's life with key events.
Conclusion: Each group presents their timeline to the class.
Assessment: Evaluate the accuracy and creativity of each group's timeline.