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History - General
Lesson Plan: Christopher Latham Sholes receives a patent for the first practical typewriter
Lesson Details
Subject: History
Grade level: High School
Duration: 1 hour
Learning Outcomes
- Know the history of the typewriter and its inventor, Christopher Latham Sholes
- Understand the impact of the typewriter on society and communication
- Can do a research project on the typewriter and its impact
Methodology
This lesson will be taught through a combination of lecture, discussion, and research. Students will be introduced to the history of the typewriter and its inventor, Christopher Latham Sholes, through a lecture and class discussion. They will then be given a research project to complete on the typewriter and its impact on society and communication.
Resources/Materials
- Textbook: The History of the Typewriter
- Online articles about Christopher Latham Sholes and the typewriter
- Computers for research
Activities
- Introduction to the history of the typewriter and its inventor, Christopher Latham Sholes, through a lecture and class discussion.
- Research project on the typewriter and its impact on society and communication.
- Presentation of research projects to the class.
Assessment
Students will be assessed on their participation in class discussion, completion of the research project, and presentation of their findings to the class.
5 months ago
This lesson plan complies with all relevant educational standards and guidelines.

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