Breaking the Codex

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Breaking the Codex

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In this lesson, students learn about Leonardo da Vinci and his legacy. The lesson contains activities in which students create advertisements in honor of one of da Vinci's inventions, and attempt to copy his mirror-handwriting technique.

Education Levels:

4, 5, 6

Subject:

History, World History, History, Engineering

Resource Type:

Lesson plan

Fee Status:

Free

Online provider:

PBS

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Keywords:

Inventors, del Verrocchio, Andrea, Borgia, Cesare, Renaissance, Italy, Medici family, da Vinci, Leonardo, Artists

Mediator:

Elementary school teachers

Publisher:

WGBH

Is Part Of:

http://www.timewarptrio.com/teachers-parents/lessons/

Language:

English

Subjects/Topics

P21 Subject:

History, Language Arts, English, Science

Learning Outcomes:

Conforms To

Academic Content Standards Social Studies (2002)

History
Students use materials drawn from the diversity of human experience to analyze and interpret significant events, patterns and themes in the history of Ohio, the United States and the world.

Benchmark C: Compare daily life in the past and present demonstrating an understanding that while basic human needs remain the same, they are met in different ways in different times and places.

Daily Life

6. Identify and describe examples of how science and technology have changed the daily lives of people and compare:

Forms of communication from the past and present;
Forms of transportation from the past and present.

Conforms To

Social Studies Curriculum Standards (2001)

Culture

Content Standard: 1.0
Culture encompasses similarities and differences among people, including their beliefs, knowledge, changes, values, and traditions. Students will explore these elements of society to develop an appreciation and respect for the variety of human cultures.

Recognize the contributions of individuals and people of various ethnic, racial, religious, and socioeconomic groups to the development of civilizations.

b. Describe how language, stories, folktales, music, and artistic creations serve as expressions of culture and influence behavior of people living in a particular culture.

Conforms To

English/Language Arts Curriculum Standards (2001)

English I

Speaking and Listening

Content Standard: The student will express ideas clearly and effectively in a variety of oral contexts and apply active listening skills in the analysis and evaluation of spoken ideas.

Develop an understanding of and respect for diversity in language use, patterns, and dialects across cultures, ethnic groups, geographic regions, and social roles.

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