Fourth+Grade+Lesson+Plan


 * Fourth Grade Lesson for Black History Month**

TLW: research and learn about famous African American Inventors. They will demonstrate their understanding by creating a presentation with a partner to share about the inventor they choose.

1. Teacher will share picture books/biographies and video clips to introduce students to famous African American Inventors. 2. The teacher will provide a list of inventors from which to choose. 3. Student pairs can use: diigo, united streaming, etc. (other grade level appropriate sites) to research their inventor 4. Students will then need to present their inventor using any of the following: glogster, voicethread, photo story, etc. 5. Students need to include at least two images and five facts about the inventor. They will also include an explanation of how the inventions use impacted daily life and how it has been changed or upgraded since it's original creation. They need to include one video of the invention in use. Each student needs to include a statement explaining how this inventor has inspired them. 6. Students may use the following sites to gather and incorporate resources: google images, blabberize, united streaming, teacher or school tube, voki, etc.