WWI Science Innovation Harry Brearly LESSON 1 Man

WWI: Science & Innovation Harry Brearly

LESSON 1 Man of steel Learning objective: To understand the unexpected impact that Harry Brearley’s work in steel had on everyday life in Britain. 2

Make a spoon! 3

Harry Brearley 1. Where was Harry Brearley born? (1) 2. What was Harry’s first job after leaving school? (1) 3. How do you think Harry became an industry expert in steel working? (2) 4. What is metallurgy? (1) 5. What did Harry try adding to the steel to improve it? (1) 4

Inventions that have revolutionised the world 1 Least important 10 Most important Where would stainless steel fit on this scale? 5

LESSON 2 Serendipity Learning objective: To be able to use limerick form. 6

Rank these inventions in order of importance: Microwave Oven Discovered by Percy L Spencer Play Doh Discovered by Kutol Products Slinky Toy Discovered by Richard James Superglue Discovered by Harry Coover Velcro Discovered by George de Mestral 7

“Before anything else, preparation is the key to success. ” – Alexander Graham Bell, British inventor • • Do you agree? Was preparation or luck more important for Brearley’s discovery? 8

Serendipity Bad news for the snack you were saving That spring is too wobbly and kinky I hope it’s a liquid you’re craving. So knock it away with your pinky. That magnetron cooks But do not despair, Everything by the book As my friend you have there, Now we can all get microwaving! The world’s greatest plaything - the slinky! Don’t throw your attempts out the window Your doggy my friend is a hero! Your wall cleaner works don’t you know – Grabbing nature while out on the go, Not to get spic and span, As nature got stuck, It works better man, Oh my friend you’re in luck, As a fun, sticky, smelly Play Doh! A fur problem known as Velcro! I’d like to invest in your plane goo. PAUL JENKINS Have a look at what this stuff can do! Please share with the group, Your bizarre looking gloop, You’ve discovered a Superglue! 9

Serendipity Five line stanzas 1 Bad news for the snack you were saving That spring is too wobbly and kinky 2 I hope it’s a liquid you’re craving. So knock it away with your pinky. 3 That magnetron cooks But do not despair, 4 Everything by the book As my friend you have there, 5 Now we can all get microwaving! The world’s greatest plaything - the slinky! Don’t throw your attempts out the window Your doggy my friend is a hero! Your wall cleaner works don’t you know – Grabbing nature while out on the go, Not to get spic and span, As nature got stuck, It works better man, Oh my friend you’re in luck, As a fun, sticky, smelly Play Doh! A fur problem known as Velcro! I’d like to invest in your plane goo. PAUL JENKINS Have a look at what this stuff can do! Please share with the group, Humour / light-hearted tone Your bizarre looking gloop, You’ve discovered a Superglue! 10 AABBA Rhyme scheme Regular rhythm

Share your poems! 11

LESSON 3 Inventions of WW 1 Learning objective: To understand the impact of WW 1 innovations on modern life. 12

What was invented during WW 1? https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=NNf 8 ave 7 P 3 k 13

What was invented during WW 1? https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=Qigk. Nn. A_Vu 8 14

Which invention from the First World War is the most useful? Teabags Vegetarian Sausages Blood Banks Sanitary Towels Zips Tissues Documentaries Daylight Savings Time Pilot Communications Stainless Steel 15

Which invention from the First World War is the most useful? Useful sentence structures: • ____ is the most useful invention from the First World War because… • I don’t agree that _______ is the most useful invention because… • I would challenge your statement that… • It seems clear that ____ is more useful than ____ because… 16

Time to vote for the most useful invention: Teabags Vegetarian Sausages Blood Banks Sanitary Towels Zips Tissues Documentaries Daylight Savings Time Pilot Communications Stainless Steel 17

LESSON 4 Brearley’s legacy Learning objective: To be able to summarise Harry Brearley’s key achievements. 18

What would you like to be remembered for? 19

What is a blog? • • Is it fiction or non-fiction? How long should it be? What key information is included? Does it have a formal or informal tone? 20

Harry’s story • • • Skim-read the biography and the monologue • Write out your six sentence blog post about Harry Brearley’s life Complete the note-making worksheet in pairs Summarise each section from your sheet in one sentence 21

Spot the difference • • How were the biography and the monologue different? What are the intended purposes and audiences for each text? 22

LESSON 5 Thank You Learning objective: To write a formal letter thanking Harry Brearley for his contribution to our lives today. 23

Thank you • What can we thank Brearley for? • What are some of his key achievements? • Is there anything you enjoy doing that might not have been possible without Harry Brearley’s work? 24