| Lesson | Time Allocation | Resources Needed | Introduction | Development | Conclusion | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lesson 1: Introduction to Thomas Edison | 60 minutes | Pictures of Thomas Edison, world map, timeline template, markers, paper | Introduce Thomas Edison with pictures. Show the locations where he lived on a world map. | Discuss when and where Thomas Edison lived. Students will mark these locations on the map and write down key facts. | Review key points about Thomas Edison's life and where he lived. | Students will write a short paragraph about where and when Thomas Edison lived. |
| Lesson 2: Edison's Early Life | 60 minutes | Books or articles about Edison's early life, timeline template | Recap previous lesson and introduce Edison's early life. | Read and discuss Edison's early life. Students will add early life milestones to their timeline. | Summarize key events in Edison's early life with class discussion. | Students will complete a quiz on Edison's early life. |
| Lesson 3: Major Inventions | 60 minutes | Pictures and descriptions of Edison's inventions, drawing materials | Introduce some of Edison's major inventions. | Discuss how these inventions impacted society. Students will draw one of his inventions and write a brief description. | Share and discuss students' drawings and descriptions. | Students will present their drawings and explain the invention's impact. |
| Lesson 4: Impact on Society | 60 minutes | Articles or videos about the impact of Edison's work, discussion prompts | Introduce the concept of societal impact using Edison's inventions. | Students will work in groups to discuss how Edison's inventions changed society. Each group presents their findings. | Summarize key points about Edison's societal impact. | Students will write a short essay on how Edison's work has influenced their lives. |
| Lesson 5: Edison in Our Lives | 60 minutes | Interview prompts, drawing materials | Discuss how Edison's inventions are still used today. | Students will interview family members about how they use Edison's inventions. Draw a picture of one invention in use today. | Share interview findings and drawings with the class. | Students will create a poster showing how Edison's inventions are used in their daily lives. |
| Lesson 6: Timeline Creation | 60 minutes | Timeline template, markers, pictures | Review all key points about Thomas Edison covered in previous lessons. | Students will create a complete timeline of Edison's life and major inventions using the template. | Display completed timelines and have a class discussion. | Assess completeness and accuracy of students' timelines. |