Leonardo daVinci |
Publication Information
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Author: Krull, Kathleen |
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Title: Leonardo daVinci |
Date: 2005 |
Publisher: Viking |
City: New York |
ISBN, paperback: 0-670-05920 |
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ABE/ABLE:
Yes |
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General Information:
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Book Type(s):
biography and autobiography, nonfiction, diaries and journals
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HSE Descriptor(s):
science
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Summary: |
This fascinating biography of Leonardo daVinci emphasizes his scientific curiosity and observation of the natural world that he recorded in his illustrated notebooks. The author has included very helpful resources: location of the notebooks today; books for young readers; websites; and an index. |
Teaching Ideas: |
This well-written book offers opportunities for a variety of activities in map work, science, art, and history. Students could create a multi-level timeline comparing/contrasting daVinci's life with that of other artists and scientists of the time. Use the keyword search (da Vinci, Leondardo) of this database to create a text set on Leonardo. Students could discuss the personal characteristics that contributed to both his art and his scientific thinking. Readers might keep a list of his innovations, pick a favorite, note who eventually received credit for the idea, and research online for more information and illustrations. In addition to the web site in the book, PBS has more material at www.pbs,org/now/arts/davince.html. PBS also ran videos from London's Channel 4 on Leonardo's Dream Machines at www.channel4.com/science/microsites/buildingthebest/prog3.html. |
Teaching Strategies: |
Helping Students in the Writing Process
http://literacy.kent.edu/eureka/strategies/help_writing_process.pdf
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K-W-L Instruction Strategy
http://literacy.kent.edu/eureka/strategies/k_w_l.pdf
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Matrices or Charts
http://literacy.kent.edu/eureka/strategies/matrices_charts.pdf
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Sketch to Stretch
http://literacy.kent.edu/eureka/strategies/sketch_stretch.pdf
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Brainstorming Activities (Guidelines)
http://literacy.kent.edu/eureka/strategies/brainstorming.pdf
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