Lesson 1: Who is Nellie Bly? |
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Time Allocation: 45 minutes Resources Needed: Pictures of Nellie Bly, map of the world Introduction: Introduce Nellie Bly as a pioneering journalist from the late 1800s. Development: Show pictures of Nellie Bly and discuss where and when she lived. Explore why she is famous. Conclusion: Summarize key points about Nellie Bly's life and achievements. Assessment: Ask students to write a short paragraph about what they learned about Nellie Bly. |
Lesson 2: Contributions of Nellie Bly |
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Time Allocation: 50 minutes Resources Needed: Articles written by Nellie Bly, internet access Introduction: Discuss the impact of Nellie Bly's work on society and culture. Development: Read excerpts from Nellie Bly's articles and discuss how they influenced the world. Conclusion: Reflect on the importance of Nellie Bly's contributions. Assessment: Students create a list of ways Nellie Bly's work has impacted society. |
Lesson 3: Nellie Bly and Your Life |
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Time Allocation: 40 minutes Resources Needed: Paper, markers Introduction: Discuss how Nellie Bly's work relates to students' lives. Development: Brainstorm ways students can make a positive impact like Nellie Bly. Conclusion: Share ideas on how students can contribute to society. Assessment: Students draw a picture showing how they can make a difference. |
Lesson 4: Designing a Timeline of Nellie Bly's Life |
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Time Allocation: 60 minutes Resources Needed: Paper, colored pencils, timeline template Introduction: Introduce the concept of timelines and their importance. Development: Have students research key events in Nellie Bly's life and create a timeline. Conclusion: Present timelines and discuss the significance of each event. Assessment: Evaluate timelines based on accuracy and creativity. |