Newton and Copernicus

Newton and Copernicus: Lesson #10

1: A) Why does the dialog in the first three panels switch between lowercase and UPPERCASE letters (lesson 1). B) Why did the technician put Newton under the bell jar?

2: A) What does the word “DOWNLOADING” indicate is happening?

B) What is happening in the last panel?

3: Think back on everything you’ve read in the first 10 lessons. What do you predict will happen to Newton because of the neural stimulation experiment?

Newton and Copernicus: Lesson #10

VOCABULARY: array

ACADEMIC VOCABULARY: neural stimulation, data base, downloading, technician

LESSON GUIDE:

· A: Have your students read the text silently and carefully observe the background of the drawing to look for supporting information. (V)

· B: Have them read through the questions and circle the number of each question they feel they would be able to respond to.

· Pair/Share.

· C: Give each student about half a minute to explain to their partner what they think is going to happen based on what they see and read. (A)

· D: The pair discusses questions 1-3, then each student draws a box around the number (or circled number) of each question they would be able to respond to.

· E: Have students share their predictions in the class and list out the scenarios that most students agree are plausible.

· G: Students individually write out their responses to questions 1-5.

Answers for 1-5

1: A) The lowercase text represents the technician talking.

B) The UPPERCASE text represents Newton’s thoughts.

2: A) “DOWNLOADING” indicates that information is being loaded into Newton’s head (he is experiencing neural stimulation.)

B) Newton is being exposed to an array of scientific concepts.

3: The students should come to the conclusion that he is going to learn science, or he is going to become smart.