Scientific Discoveries and Inventions and the People Who Made Them! (9-12)

In this class, we will learn about a different scientific discovery or invention from history each week. We will study the people involved in making the discovery and the science involved in it. I will provide handouts each week so that students can keep a record of what we are learning. We will end the 9-week class with students sharing about ideas for what they would like to invent or discover. Students will be encouraged to make a drawing or model of their invention idea or what they hope to discover. 

Weekly Topic and Scientist 
Week 1 - Gravity, Isaac Newton
Week 2 -  Electricity, Michael Faraday
Week 3 - Penicillin, Alexander Fleming
Week 4 - X-rays, Wilhelm Roentgen 
Week 5 - Radioactivity, Marie Curie
Week 6 - Velcro, George de Mestral
Week 7 - DNA Double Helix, Rosalind Franklin
Week 8 - GPS, Gladys West
Week 9 - Students discuss ideas for their own inventions

I will use google slides presentations, books (excerpts from DK's 100 Scientists who made history), short videos, class discussion, and Kahoot games to teach about each scientist or inventor. I love involving students in class discussions by asking questions. My goal is for students to learn about these scientist and hopefully be inspired to think about what they could invent someday. 

I enjoy teaching science and I believe that an early love of science builds a foundation for future success!