Lesson Plan 3--Computer/English/History--Gutenberg and beyond!
By Belinda Evans
Outcome: Students will understand how to use the Note Sheet for
Internet Resources/Bibliography for each source found during internet searches to be used in developing timeline as discussed
from 3000 B.C. to 2000 A.D.
Conditions: One class period.
Classroom Activities:
1. Pass out Note Sheet for Internet Resources/Bibliography which asks students to record information. Also, pass out an article about
Gutenberg and the printing press with pertinent information
to be used in filling out the note sheet:
a. Student's Name
b. Teacher's Name
c. Author of Article
d. Title of article and magazine/book and chapter
e. Internet address
f. Abstract
g. Lengthy notes/quotes
2. Go over each item with student, working together to fill out
the information re. the Gutenberg article.
3. If time remains, help students go on line and find the internet
address of the article.
4. If more time remains, help students do a word search for
the printing press, etc.
5. Homework is to find another article which fits into the timeline.
Materials: Note Sheets for Internet/Bibliography Gutenberg articles
Method of Assessment: Access Lifeskills Rubric--Accuracy, completion, initiative, and use of resources.
Modifications/Accommodations: Teacher to walk around and monitor students needing more assistance. Those who are finished may be asked to help those having trouble.
Standards Addressed:2.0 Reading Comprehension (Focus on Informational Materials).