Submitted by: Rachel Lawrence
Collaborators: Patty Stockdale
School: Deep Run High School
Summary
Who discovered Calculus first? Sir Isaac Newton or Gottfried Leibniz? Calculus students study the backgrounds of these two mathematicians, what other discoveries they made, and their supporters in this controversy. Using the NPR show “A Moment in Time” as an exemplary model, student teams create podcasts to describe the many aspects surrounding this point in history, which are shared with other Calculus classes through a Glogster page.
TIPC Ratings
This lesson is at the approaching level as students respond to class assignnments that require them to analyze discovered information in terms of accuracy and authority. They then assemble and organize the information to create effective, engaging and entertaining audio files for others to critique and enjoy.
This lesson is developing as students work in teacher-selected groups to complete their research and create their podcasts.
This lesson is rated as developing to approaching as the teacher designs a series of challenges that allow students to provide solutions to questions that have long puzzled scientists and historians. The students elaborate on their research by providing unique insights into the issues surrounding the creation of calculus.
This lesson is rated as approaching as there are many opportunities for students to synthesize knowledge and research while working collaboratively to create original meaningful works to share within and beyond the classroom.
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