The learner will recognize the contributions of Leonardo da Vinci.

The learner will invent a new machine for the 21^st century.

The learner will make a model of the invention.

Duration of the lesson: seven 40-minute sessions

Materials: Invention diagram, cardboard boxes, tempera paint, brushes, paint cups, water containers, glue, scissors, pipe cleaners, fabric scraps, construction paper, markers, and other found objects

1. Identify and discuss the contributions that Leonardo da Vinci made during the High Renaissance period of Art.

• Artist
• Scientist
• Inventor

1. Students will choose a partner. Each group of students will think of a new machine that would make life easier in the 21^st century.
2. Make a diagram of the machine. Briefly describe how the machine will work.
3. Use cardboard boxes and other found objects to build a model of the invention.
4. Paint/color the machine after it is completely put together.
5. Add fabric, glitter, yarn, buttons, etc… to finish the invention.
6. Present the invention to the class.

• What is the name of the invention?
• What does it do?
• How does it work?
• How much will it cost?
• Where could you purchase it?

Grade inventions on the following criteria:

• Participation (25%)

• Effort (25%)
• Creativity (25%)
• Class presentation (25%)

5.1 select media, techniques, and processes to communicate a personal experience or an idea, e.g., oil pastel, tempera, relief print editions, beads (paper, clay), dye, yarn.

5.2 examine the effectiveness of their choices of media, techniques, and processes to communicate ideas.

5.3 use selected media to produce artwork, e.g., painting, printmaking, jewelry, fiber arts.

5.19 identify the characteristics of artworks and artists from different periods of time, styles, and cultures.

5.186 select and use appropriate software and/or other technologies to locate and use reference sources (5.27 and 5.162)

Michelle Jamal

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