Social Studies: Historical Inventors/Pioneers

In this 5-week course about "Historical Inventors and Thinkers", we will explore the essential questions: 
*How have the lives of people changed throughout the course of history? 
*How do inventors impact the world?
*Why is it important to learn about pioneers in their field?
*How do pioneers impact the world around them?

In this unit it will encourage the students to prove their thinking through hands-on activities. I plan to teach this unit 2 days a week for 40 minutes a class.
We will start each lesson on a new topic that encompasses all that is needed to learn about "Historical Inventors and Thinkers". 
Lesson 1: Thomas Edison
Lesson 2: Benjamin Franklin
Lesson 3: Alexander Bell
Lesson 4: Wright Brothers
Lesson 5: Henry Ford
Lesson 6: Rosa Parks
Lesson 7: Helen Keller
Lesson 8: Susan B. Anthony
Lesson 9: Dr. Mae Jemison
Lesson 10: Amelia Earhart

Each lesson will start with using prior knowledge of the main vocabulary. We will, as a group, talk about a new vocabulary word and how is it represented when learning about Inventors and Thinkers. 

Next, we move on to a whole group lesson that address a new lesson objective. Using multiple perspectives from all students’ viewpoints, we will discuss how and where they have learned about the Inventors or Thinkers.  Communication is very important and having more objective and accurate point of view is extremely beneficial in learning about  "Historical Inventors and Thinkers". Example:  When we talk about Rosa Parks, Helen Keller, and Susan B. Anthony, we will discuss some of the struggles they had to endure during that time period. 

From there, we will move to a hands-on activity that can be done with the class or independently. These engaging activity takes everything that we have discussed in class and puts that information into their own words and visions. Using games, illustrations, writing activities and many more, students will be taking all they have learned and show their mastery in that lesson. 

I have worked as an Elementary Teacher for 10 years. With my many years working alongside students ages 7-10 in both Social Studies and Science, I have created lessons, and implemented them in the classroom. I have taken my expertise from my college courses and many years’ experience and created a multi-day course that I know will excite the children and also teach them the core standards in Social Studies. I look forward to starting this new Unit "Historical Inventors and Thinkers."

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