Lesson Plan
Hologram History Project
Students will understand the basic principles of holography, apply STEAM concepts, 21st Century Skills, and potentially Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to design a holographic display with a character voice-over for a historical artifact, fostering critical thinking and interdisciplinary connections.
Understanding holography, combined with 21st Century Skills and global awareness (SDGs), offers a powerful real-world application of STEAM fields. This project empowers students to envision innovative ways to present history interactively, making learning relevant to their future and fostering a deeper understanding of historical impact and global challenges.
Audience
8th Grade Students
Time
30 minutes
Approach
Through a brief introduction and a hands-on design challenge, students will creatively apply STEAM, 21st Century Skills, and SDG principles.
Materials
Computer/Projector, Slide Deck: Hologram History Unveiled, Paper or digital design tools, Project Guide: Grand Museum Hologram Challenge, Rubric: Hologram Project Assessment, Warm-Up: See the Unseen, and Cool-Down: My Hologram Reflection
Prep
Teacher Preparation
15 minutes
- Review the Lesson Plan: Hologram History Project and all linked materials: Slide Deck: Hologram History Unveiled, Project Guide: Grand Museum Hologram Challenge, Rubric: Hologram Project Assessment, Warm-Up: See the Unseen, and Cool-Down: My Hologram Reflection.
- Ensure projector and computer are working.
- Prepare any drawing materials or access to digital design tools for students.
- Familiarize yourself with basic hologram concepts, SDGs, and 21st Century Skills to answer potential student questions.
Step 1
Warm-Up: See the Unseen (5 minutes)
5 minutes
- Display the Warm-Up: See the Unseen on the projector.
- Ask students to think about what a hologram is and where they might have seen one.
- Facilitate a quick class discussion, noting student ideas on the board.
Step 2
Introduction to Holography, SDGs & 21st Century Skills (10 minutes)
10 minutes
- Use the first few slides of Slide Deck: Hologram History Unveiled to introduce holograms, their history, and basic science (light interference).
- Show examples of holograms and discuss their potential applications, especially in museums.
- Introduce the concepts of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and 21st Century Skills (e.g., communication, creativity, critical thinking, collaboration) and how they connect to innovative projects.
- Emphasize the STEAM connection: Science of light, Technology of lasers, Engineering of setup, Art of visual design, Math of wave patterns, now broadened with global and future-ready skills.
Step 3
Grand Museum Hologram Challenge (10 minutes)
10 minutes
- Introduce the Project Guide: Grand Museum Hologram Challenge and explain the core task: designing a holographic display with a character voice-over for a historical artifact.
- Discuss how students can integrate their chosen artifact's history, the character's perspective, its significance, SDGs, and 21st Century Skills (especially communication in the voice-over) into their hologram design.
- Provide time for students to brainstorm ideas, sketch initial designs, outline their artifact/character choice, and begin drafting their voice-over script.
- Circulate to provide guidance and answer questions. Remind them of the Rubric: Hologram Project Assessment for evaluation criteria.
Step 4
Share & Reflect (5 minutes)
5 minutes
- Invite a few students to briefly share their initial hologram concepts, chosen artifacts/characters, and a snippet of their voice-over idea.
- Distribute or display the Cool-Down: My Hologram Reflection questions.
- Ask students to complete the cool-down, reflecting on their learning and the project's STEAM, SDG, and 21st Century Skills aspects.
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Slide Deck
See the Unseen: What's a Hologram?
What comes to mind when you hear the word 'hologram'?
Where have you seen or heard about holograms before?
Greet students and begin with the warm-up question. Encourage discussion and listen to their initial ideas about holograms.
Holograms: More Than Just a Trick of Light
A hologram is a physical structure that diffracts light into an image.
It's a photographic recording of a light field, rather than an image formed by a lens.
Think 3D images that seem to float in space!
Introduce the definition of a hologram. Explain that it's more than just a 3D image – it captures light information. You can mention popular culture references like Star Wars or Tupac at Coachella.
The Science Behind the Magic
Holograms work using light interference.
When two laser beams meet, they create a pattern.
This pattern is recorded on a special plate, and when light shines through it, the 3D image appears!
Think about ripples in water meeting – they create a pattern!
Briefly explain the basic science in an age-appropriate way. Focus on light and interference. No need to go too deep into physics, just the concept that different light waves create the 3D effect.
A Brief History of Holography
1947: Dennis Gabor invents holography (Nobel Prize winner!).
1960s: Development of lasers makes practical holography possible.
Today: Used in security (credit cards), art, medical imaging, and entertainment.
Discuss the history, highlighting key figures like Dennis Gabor. Mention practical applications and how the technology has evolved.
Holograms & The Grand Museum
Imagine visiting a museum...
Wouldn't it be amazing to see a historical artifact seemingly come to life in 3D?
Holograms can help us visualize the past in a whole new way, making history interactive and exciting!
Transition to the project. Emphasize the 'Grand Museum' concept and how holograms can bring history to life. This is where STEAM comes in.
Beyond the Tech: Global Goals & Future Skills
Our hologram project isn't just about cool tech – it's also about:
- 21st Century Skills: Communication, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Collaboration.
- Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Global goals for a better world.
How can your hologram connect to these ideas?
Introduce the idea of SDGs and 21st Century Skills. Explain how the project will integrate these, e.g., communication for voice-over, problem-solving for design, global goals for artifact choice.
Your Challenge: Hologram with a Voice!
The Grand Museum Hologram Challenge!
- Choose an artifact & character: Select a historical artifact and a famous character associated with it.
- Research: Understand its history, significance, and the character's role.
- Design a Hologram: Sketch or describe a holographic display, telling its story in an innovative way using video.
- Create a Voice-Over: Write a script for a voice-over from your chosen character, explaining the artifact's importance and (optionally) linking to an SDG.
Think STEAM, SDGs, & 21st Century Skills!
Explain the revised project prompt. Guide students to choose an artifact and think about how a hologram with a voice-over would enhance its story. Encourage them to be creative and consider SDGs/21st Century Skills.
Brainstorm & Create!
What artifact and character will you choose?
How will your hologram and voice-over make it special?
Consider:
- What movements or effects would enhance the artifact?
- How can you use light and imagery to tell its story?
- How will your character's voice-over engage visitors?
- Can you connect your artifact's story to an SDG?
Remind students of the rubric and the focus on creativity, STEAM, SDGs, and 21st Century Skills integration.
Reflect & Share
What was the most interesting thing you learned about holograms today?
How did this project challenge you to use STEAM, SDGs, and 21st Century Skills?
End with the cool-down. Ask students to reflect on what they learned and how STEAM, SDGs, and 21st Century Skills connect to the project.
Project Guide
Grand Museum Hologram Challenge
Objective: To design a holographic display with a character voice-over for a historical artifact in a "Grand Museum," showcasing how STEAM principles, 21st Century Skills, and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) can bring history to life.
Project Overview
Imagine you are a museum exhibit designer. Your task is to select a historical artifact and a famous character associated with it. You will then create a concept for a holographic display that would enhance the artifact's presentation in a museum setting using video, and write a voice-over script from the perspective of your chosen character. Your design should not only display the artifact but also tell a story or highlight key historical information in an engaging, innovative way, integrating 21st Century Skills and potentially linking to a Sustainable Development Goal.
Deliverables
- Artifact and Character Selection: Choose one historical artifact and a famous character closely associated with it (e.g., Leonardo da Vinci and the Mona Lisa, Rosa Parks and the bus seat).
- Examples: Rosetta Stone with Jean-François Champollion, a Gutenberg Bible with Johannes Gutenberg, a Roman coin with Julius Caesar, a dinosaur fossil with Mary Anning, Neil Armstrong's spacesuit with Neil Armstrong.
- Artifact & Character Research (Brief): Provide a brief summary of your chosen artifact and character, including:
- Their names and origins.
- Their historical significance or importance.
- Why you chose this particular artifact and character.
- Hologram Design Concept: Develop a detailed concept for your holographic display. This should include:
- Visual Description: What will the hologram look like? Describe the 3D images, animations, or effects it will create around or with the artifact, assuming it works using video projection.
- Storytelling Element: How will the hologram, through its visuals and the character's voice, tell the artifact's story or convey its significance? (e.g., showing how an ancient tool was used, animating a scene from the past related to the artifact, displaying evolving versions of the artifact).
- Interactive/Engagement Idea (Optional but Recommended): Will visitors interact with the hologram? If so, how?
- STEAM Connection: Briefly explain how your hologram design incorporates elements of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics.
- Voice-Over Script: Write a short (1-2 minute) script for your chosen character to narrate. The script should:
- Be from the character's perspective.
- Explain the artifact's importance and story.
- Demonstrate strong 21st Century Communication Skills (clear, engaging language).
- (Optional but Recommended) Make a clear connection between the artifact's story or impact and one or more of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) (e.g., how an invention led to 'Quality Education' or a historical event relates to 'Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions').
Submission Format
You can present your design concept and script in one of the following ways:
- A written proposal (1-2 paragraphs for artifact research, 2-3 paragraphs for hologram design, the full voice-over script).
- A detailed sketch or storyboard with annotations and the full voice-over script.
- A digital presentation (e.g., a few slides with descriptions, images, and the full voice-over script).
Guiding Questions to Consider
- What makes this artifact unique or important?
- Which character best brings its story to life?
- How can a hologram make this artifact more interesting or understandable to museum visitors through visuals and sound?
- What scientific principles of light and optics are at play in creating your hologram (e.g., video projection, light manipulation)?
- What technology would be needed to create such a display?
- How would you engineer the setup to make the hologram appear?
- What artistic choices would you make regarding colors, textures, movement, and visual storytelling in your holographic images?
- Are there any mathematical patterns or projections involved in your design?
- How does your character's voice-over demonstrate effective communication?
- Does your artifact's story relate to any of the Sustainable Development Goals? If so, which ones and how?
- Which 21st Century Skills (e.g., critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, communication) are most vital in developing your project?
Good luck, future museum innovators! Use your creativity, research, and STEAM knowledge to bring history to life with a compelling voice!
Rubric
Hologram Project Assessment Rubric
Student Name: ________________________
| Criteria | 4 - Excellent | 3 - Good | 2 - Developing | 1 - Needs Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artifact/Character Selection | Clearly identifies a historical artifact and a relevant character, providing compelling reasons for both choices and their significance. | Identifies a historical artifact and character, providing clear reasons for choices and significance. | Identifies an artifact and character, but reasons for choice or significance are somewhat vague or the connection is weak. | Artifact/character choice is unclear or lacks sufficient justification/significance. |
| Artifact/Character Research | Provides a comprehensive and accurate summary of the artifact and character's history and importance. | Provides an accurate summary of the artifact and character's history and importance with minor details missing. | Provides a basic summary, but some historical details are missing or inaccurate. | Summary is incomplete, inaccurate, or missing. |
| Hologram Design Concept | Presents a highly creative, detailed, and clear concept for the holographic display, effectively telling the artifact's story through visuals (video-based). | Presents a creative and clear concept for the holographic display, telling the artifact's story through visuals. | Concept is somewhat clear but lacks creativity or a strong visual storytelling element. | Concept is unclear, incomplete, or does not effectively tell the artifact's story visually. |
| Voice-Over Script | Script is highly engaging, from the character's perspective, clearly explains artifact importance, and demonstrates exceptional 21st Century Communication Skills. | Script is engaging, from the character's perspective, explains artifact importance, and demonstrates good 21st Century Communication Skills. | Script is somewhat engaging or from the character's perspective, explains some artifact importance, and demonstrates basic communication skills. | Script is unclear, not from the character's perspective, lacks explanation of artifact, or has poor communication skills. |
| STEAM Integration | Explicitly and effectively integrates all five STEAM components (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) into the design. | Explicitly integrates 3-4 STEAM components into the design. | Integrates 1-2 STEAM components, but connection is weak or unclear. | Little to no integration of STEAM components. |
| SDG Connection (Optional) | Makes a clear, thoughtful, and impactful connection between the artifact/story and one or more Sustainable Development Goals. | Makes a clear connection between the artifact/story and an SDG. | Attempts a connection to an SDG, but it is weak or unclear. | No connection to SDGs attempted. |
| 21st Century Skills (Overall) | Project demonstrates exceptional application of multiple 21st Century Skills (e.g., Critical Thinking, Creativity, Collaboration, Problem-Solving). | Project demonstrates good application of multiple 21st Century Skills. | Project demonstrates basic application of 1-2 21st Century Skills. | Little to no demonstration of 21st Century Skills. |
| Presentation/Sketch | Presentation is clear, well-organized, and the sketch (if included) is detailed and enhances understanding. | Presentation is clear and organized; sketch (if included) supports understanding. | Presentation is somewhat organized; sketch (if included) is basic or slightly unclear. | Presentation is unorganized or confusing; sketch (if included) is missing or unhelpful. |
| Effort & Creativity | Demonstrates exceptional effort and highly original, innovative ideas throughout the project. | Demonstrates good effort and creative ideas. | Shows some effort, but creativity is limited or ideas are conventional. | Little effort demonstrated; ideas are unoriginal or copied. |
Total Score: ________ / 36
Warm Up
Warm-Up: See the Unseen
Take 2 minutes to think about these questions, then we'll share our ideas!
- What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear the word "hologram"?
- Where have you seen or heard about holograms before (movies, TV, news, real life)?
Cool Down
Cool-Down: My Hologram Reflection
Take a few minutes to reflect on today's lesson and your project idea.
- What was the most interesting or surprising thing you learned about holograms today, or about connecting history with a character's voice?
- How did today's project challenge you to use different parts of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math), 21st Century Skills (like communication or creativity), and potentially the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)? Give at least two examples.
- If you had unlimited resources, what incredible holographic display with a voice-over would you create for an artifact in the Grand Museum, and what SDG might it connect to?