Scientists Who Changed the World


Lessons begin with a consideration of why it is important to learn about both science and the particular individual. The course also considers work that has been traditionally excluded from the general curriculum.

Created By

Isabella P

7-11
History of Science

11 HOURS

11 LESSONS

Scientists Who Changed the World

academic-development

Course Overview



This course aims to teach ages 7-11 about the role eleven scientists had on the world today. The programme will explore and aim to answer some of the following questions: why is it important to learn about scientists? Whose work has historically been excluded? How has their work impacted society today? The course is broken down into eleven lessons during which students will go into detail about the lives of each of the scientists, their work and what they achieved. Each lesson will last for one hour. The course will include digital handouts, reference images and illustrations and reference videos. All students are encouraged to start a workbook.

Course Content



11 LESSONS

11 HOURS Total Length

Lesson 1

Marie Curie

60 minutes

Lesson 2

Isaac Newton

60 minutes

Lesson 3

Alfred Einstein

60 minutes

Lesson 4

Alexander Flemming

60 minutes

Lesson 5

Katherine Johnson

60 minutes

Lesson 6

Flossie Wong-Staal

60 minutes

Lesson 7

Janaki Ammal

60 minutes

Lesson 8

Galileo Galilei

60 minutes

Lesson 9

Ada Lovelace

60 minutes

Lesson 10

Rosalind Franklin

60 minutes

Lesson 11

Sau Lan Wu

60 minutes

Key Skills


Research

Communication

Discussion

Presentation

Educator


Isabella P

History and Graphic Design Educator

Isabella has a range of teaching experience, including running workshops for university-level students. She teaches the primary curriculum as well as history to A-level students and graphic design to undergraduates.