Lesson 1: Who is Nellie Bly?
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
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
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
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.