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Summary and Objective
Students will understand that throughout history learning tools have been used to master academic skills. Using primary resources from the late 1800’s to present, students will study the similarities and differences of the tools students in the past used and the tools that are used now. They will also investigate the areas of study that students of the past studied. This lesson may be used at the beginning of the school year or before introducing a new tool, in order to encourage special education students to use the tool(s), and to foster independence.
Teaching Plan
Step 1.
The teacher will introduce this activity by talking about a few of the tools the students use for learning: a number line for addition and subtraction, a strip on their desk for letter formation/ cursive writing, multiplication charts, etc.
Step 2.
She will then question the students as to whether or not they think other people, past or present, use(d) tools to help them learn.
Step 3.
She will then present the primary sources and discuss their uses. Questioning the students and helping them to make connections with the tools that they use in the classroom.
Step 4.
After discussion, students will complete a chart, listing learning tools used now and throughout history and what those tools are/were used for. As needed, students will draw pictures of the primary sources to aid their description.
Step 5.
As a conclusion, the teacher will explain to the students that academic tools have been helpful in mastering skills throughout history and continue to be important to their academic growth.
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