Lesson Plan: Explaining Blockchain Technology in the World of Harry Potter

Objective: Students will be able to identify and explain the basics of blockchain technology.

Materials: -Whiteboard -Markers -Harry Potter allegory presentation

Procedure: 1. Introduction (5 min): Ask for the students’ prior knowledge of blockchain technology, what they think it is, and what it is used for.

1. Explanation (10 mins): Explain the basics of blockchain technology using the Harry Potter allegory. Explain that a blockchain is a digital ledger that acts like a very secure database for records. Explain that each record is linked, just like each brick in a castle is linked to form a wall. Explain that, just like when a brick brick is moved, the entire wall shifts and adjusts, so when a record is moved or changed, the entire chain is updated.

2. Activity (15 mins): Draw a castle on the whiteboard and suggest that each student pretend to be a brick in the wall. Explain that when one brick moves, the wall shifts and all the other bricks must move with it to form a stable wall. Explain that, in the same way, when one record is moved or altered, the other records must move and adapt or the entire chain is disrupted. Give each student an opportunity to act like a brick and see how they are all connected.

3. Discussion (20 mins): Have a discussion on the implications of blockchain technology and different ways it can be used, such as financial transaction recording, smart contracts, etc. Ask the students questions to facilitate the discussion.

4. Summary and Conclusion (5 mins): Summarize the main points and ask for any concluding points.

Adaptations: -For students with learning disabilities, provide notes and visuals to supplement the lesson. -For students who need more structure, provide more specific instructions and explanations. -For students who struggle with visual aids, provide verbal explanations and ask the students to provide verbal definitions.