NORWELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Technology-Enhanced Learning Activity Summary

 
Name: Dennis Kelly School: Norwell Middle School
Learning Activity Title: Leonardo da Vinci: A Renaissance Man
Grade Level(s): 7 Subject Area: Social Studies
Description of Activity: What is the learning experience? What will teachers and students do during the course of the activity? Through what performances or products will students demonstrate what they know and are able to do?

Students will research information about Leonardo da Vinci choosing one of the following topics: characteristics of Leonardo's style in painting or sculpture, Leonardo's drawings of machines and inventions, Leonardo's life and work habits, or Leonardo's scientific observations. Students will then prepare an oral or written report, a brochure, a poster display, or another form of their choosing.

Technology Standards Addressed: This learning activity will allow students to develop proficiency in the following Norwell Public Schools technology standards:

  2.0 Word Processing and Publications Skills

  4.0 Presentation skills

  6.0 Web and Online Research Skills

Skills and Concepts (see Scope and Sequence)

 

Curriculum Standards: Which curriculum frameworks, strands, and learning standards does the activity address?

Learning standard 3: Research, evidence, and point of view. Students recognize relationships between primary and secondary sources, and the uses of each.

Materials & Equipment: What specific software, hardware, websites, handouts, and other printed materials are involved in this activity?  Attachments included

Activity sheet containing information on Leonardo da Vinci and handout with directions and use of computer lab.

Teacher Tips and Notes: What strategies are recommended regarding logistics, preparation, classroom management, or other implementation concerns?

Suggest on class period for research and two periods for creation of projects.

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