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    Ada Lovelace (1815–1852) was the daughter of Lord Byron, a poet, and Anna Isabella Milbanke, a mathematician. Her parents separated when she was young, and her mother insisted on a logic-focused education, rejecting Byron’s “mad” love of poetry. But Ada remained fascinated with her father and considered mathematics “poetical science.” Via her friendship with inventor Charles Babbage, she became involved in “programming” his Analytical Engine, a precursor to the computer, thus becoming the world’s first computer programmer. This picture book biography of Ada Lovelace is a compelling portrait of a woman who saw the potential for numbers to make art.

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    Ada Lovelace (1815–1852) was the daughter of Lord Byron, a poet, and Anna Isabella Milbanke, a mathematician. Her parents separated when she was young, and her mother insisted on a logic-focused education, rejecting Byron’s “mad” love of poetry. But Ada remained fascinated with her father and considered mathematics “poetical science.” Via her friendship with inventor Charles Babbage, she became involved in “programming” his Analytical Engine, a precursor to the computer, thus becoming the world’s first computer programmer. This picture book biography of Ada Lovelace is a compelling portrait of a woman who saw the potential for numbers to make art.

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    Ada Lovelace (1815–1852) was the daughter of Lord Byron, a poet, and Anna Isabella Milbanke, a mathematician. Her parents separated when she was young, and her mother insisted on a logic-focused education, rejecting Byron’s “mad” love of poetry. But Ada remained fascinated with her father and considered mathematics “poetical science.” Via her friendship with inventor Charles Babbage, she became involved in “programming” his Analytical Engine, a precursor to the computer, thus becoming the world’s first computer programmer. This picture book biography of Ada Lovelace is a compelling portrait of a woman who saw the potential for numbers to make art.

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    A B O UT TH E BOO K

    Ada Lovelace (18151852) was the daughter of Lord Byron,


    a poet, and Anna Isabella Milbanke, a mathematician. Her
    parents separated when she was young, and her mother
    insisted on a logic-focused education, rejecting Byrons
    mad love of poetry. But Ada remained fascinated with
    her father and considered mathematics poetical science.
    Via her friendship with inventor Charles Babbage, she
    became involved in programming his Analytical Engine,
    a precursor to the computer, thus becoming the worlds
    first computer programmer. This picture book biography
    of Ada Lovelace is a portrait of a woman who saw the
    potential for numbers to make art.

    Note about this guide and Adas Ideas


    Ada Lovelace was a mathematician far ahead of her time. Because of this, much of the math included in Adas Ideas are quite complex.
    Because of this, Adas Ideas could be used for a wide range of students from early-elementary, focusing on Adas impact on math, to college,
    focusing on her use of complex math to write the first computer programs. Within this guide, you will find activities and discussion
    questions that primarily focus on its use in elementary and middle classrooms, but this does not limit it to these grade levels.

    VO C A B U L A RY
    These vocabulary words can be found throughout the book (in the order they are listed). Use these words as a starting point for a vocabulary
    study with Adas Ideas. Research shows that reading and discussing vocabulary within the context of reading is one of the most effective ways
    to learn vocabulary.

    Despaired Steady Aectionate Eligible Corresponding Foresaw


    FUN AC
    Era Whirred Carrier Pigeon Thrust Loom Impact
    Defy Clanked Conned Regimented Thereby Stunned
    Reckless Newly Poetical Re-ignited Algorithm Envision
    Parallelogram Harnessed expression Potential Compute
    Inuence Mechanical Aside Orient Potential

    CROSS THE CURRICULUM

    ACTIVITIES: Use these activities to extend student learning with Ada Twist, Scientist
    ANAS PARENTS
    Anas parents are both well-renowned and intelligent; however, they are both very different.

    Get to know George Byron

    1
    Have your students read the first stanza of She Walks in Beauty by Lord Byron. Analyze the stanza with them and discuss: How is
    Lord Byron describing the subject of his poem? Does it fit your idea of Romantic as Lord Byron was considered a leading figure in the
    Romantic Movement of poetry.

    She walks in beauty, like the night


    Of cloudless climes and starry skies;
    And all thats best of dark and bright
    Meet in her aspect and her eyes;
    Thus mellowed to that tender light
    Which heaven to gaudy day denies.

    GET TO KNOW ANNE ISABELLA BYRON


    Lady Byron was wealthy and educated. She was tutored by a Cambridge
    University professor as a child and found she excelled at mathematics.
    Discuss with your students: How did Lady Byrons fascination of mathematics influence Anas life? Do you think her life would have been
    the same if her mother had not been a mathematician herself?

    NATURE VS. NURTURE


    Discuss with your students the idea of nature vs. nurture.

    Lord and Lady Byron worked hard to separate Lord Byron from Ada to try and limit her poetical and imaginative behavior; however, Ada
    still ended up with quite the imagination. What does this show us about nature vs. nurture? Was Adas mother able to change how she was
    going to grow up by separating her from her father, or did it not matter since she is biologically his daughter?

     ave your students break into two sides and research the ideas of nature vs. nurture then debate whether a persons DNA decides their
    H
    development or if experiences and environment can change the development.
    Extension: Move the debate to Adas situation instead of a generic debate about the idea.

    INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION
    The Industrial Revolution was possible because of the engineers, scientists, and mathematicians who put theory into practice. These new
    exciting feats of engineering and science included the first reliable steam engine, the cotton gin, telegraph, dynamite, vaccines, telephone,
    light bulb, airplane, and automobile.
    Individually, in partners, or in groups, assign a different Industrial Revolution invention and look at how it was created, how it changed the
    world, and how it changed science/math/engineering then present their findings to the class.

    After learning more about the Industrial Revolution, tie it back to Ada Lovelaces life by discussing if the class believes that Adas
    accomplishments could have happened during a different time in history.

    INFLUENCE
    Ada Lovelaces findings are largely said to be the first computer program. Her programs, in conjunction with Babbages hardware, were a
    theory over a century before the first computers were invented in the United States and England. Even though she was not part of the actual
    invention and start of computer science, she influenced much of modern computer science. Use the information below as the starting point
    for a research paper/project or discussion.

    Some of the ways Ada has influenced computer science are:


    Mill made by Babbages son
     Charles Babbages son made the part of the analytical engine called the mill which carried out numerical operations.
    Alan Turing
     Babbage and Lovelaces analytical engine was the original drum computer though Turing is often portrayed as the inventor of the idea.
    John Graham-Cumming
     Graham-Cumming is a British programmer who is working to bring the analytical engine, known as Plan 28, to realization.

    Some ways Ada has been commemorated:


    ADA: a standardized computer language used by the US Department of Defense

    2
     A computer language that appeared for the first time in 1980 and is still used today.
    Ada Lovelace Day
     Ada Lovelace Day was founded in 2011 and aims to share female pioneers in STEM fields. Ada Lovelace Day is the second Tuesday of October.

    DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Use these questions as whole class discussions, reading check-ins, or as writing
    prompts with Adas Ideas. The discussion questions are written as if they are being asked to a student.
    Adas schedule as an 8-year-old was very intense. Compare and contrast your current schooling schedule to what Ada was expected to do daily.
    How many hours did she spend on each subject? How long do you spend?
    Do you feel like what was expected of her was too high of expectations or fair?

    How did Adas contraction of measles change her life?

    Why did the author choose to cover Adas comforter in geometric shapes on the page when she is suffering with measles?

    Ada surrounded herself with some very intelligent and influential people including Mary Fairfax Somerville, nominated to be jointly the first
    female member of the Royal Astronomical Society; Charles Dickens, one of the greatest novelist of the Victorian era; Florence Nightingale, the
    founder of modern nursing; and Charles Babbage. How do you think having these historical figures as her friends helped influence her focus and
    trajectory in life?

    The mentorship of Charles Babbage changed Adas life as well as the trajectory of computer science. How did Ada influence Charless work and
    vice versa? Do you think either could have accomplished what they did without each other?
    Compare their work to modern technologies: Adas work ended up influencing the creations of __________, and Mr. Babbages work ended up
    influencing the creations of __________.

    How did Joseph-Marie Jacquards loom influence Adas idea of the program for the Analytical Engine?

    The authors note about Bernoulli Numbers states that Ada chose them as beautiful examples of the complexity of the Analytical Engine.
    Elaborate on this statement: Why would Ada choose something so complicated as the first program she wrote for the Analytical Engine?

    The illustrations of Adas Ideas are Japanese watercolor pieces cut out and rearranged at different depths to achieve 3-D artwork then photo-
    graphed. How does this artwork fit Adas story? Would another type of illustrations have been able to capture Adas ideas and personality as well?

    COMMON CORE STANDARDS 

    Examples of English Language Arts Common Core Anchor Standards that can be met by extending Adas Ideas with the above discussion
    questions/activities.

    CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.R.1
    Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to
    support conclusions drawn from the text.

    CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.R.2
    Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development; summarize the key supporting
    details and ideas.

    CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.R.3
    Analyze how and why individuals, events, or ideas develop and interact over the course of a text.

    CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.R.4
    Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text, including determining technical, connotative, and
    figurative meanings, and analyze how specific word choices shape meaning or tone.

    CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.R.5
    Analyze the structure of texts, including how specific sentences, paragraphs, and larger portions
    of the text (e.g., a section, chapter, scene, or stanza) relate to each other and the whole.

    CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.W.7
    Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects based on focused questions, demonstrating
    understanding of the subject under investigation.
    3
    CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.W.9
    Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.

    COMPUTER SCIENCE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION STANDARDS 

    Computational Thinking: Grades K-3, #4


    The student will be able to recognize that software is created to control computer operations.

    Computational Thinking: Grades K-6, #6


    The student will be able to understand the connections between computer science and other fields.

    Computational Thinking: Grades 6-9, #3


    The student will be able to define an algorithm as a sequence of instructions that can be processed by a computer.

    Computing Practice and Programming: Grades K-3, #5


    The student will be able to identify jobs that use computing and technology.

    Computing Practice and Programming: Grades 6-9, #7


    The student will be able to identify interdisciplinary careers that are enhanced by computer science.

    Computers and Communication Devices: Grades 6-9, #3


    The student will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the relationship
    between hardware and software.

    Computers and Communication Devices: Grade 6-9, #4


    The student will be able to use developmentally appropriate, accurate terminology
    when communicating about technology.

    Community, Global, and Ethical Impacts: Grade 6-9, #2


    The student will be able to demonstrate the knowledge of changes in information
    technologies over time and the effects those changes have had on education, the
    workplace, and society.

    AUTH O R /I LLU STR ATO R 


    FIONA ROBINSON is originally from the north of England she now lives in Brooklyn, New York. She is an author and illustrator of books
    for children including Whale Shines, What Animals Really Look Like, and Adas Ideas. What Animals Really Like received the 2012 Irma
    Black Award, and Bank Street named it one of the 2012 Best Childrens Books. She has been praised by Publishers Weekly for her humor
    tinged with heart, and her work has been honored by the Royal Academy of Arts in London. Her favorite things include drawing, reading,
    drinking tea and telling her stories to children. She doesnt like loud noises or clapping and often reads newspapers and magazines back to
    front. When she was in elementary school her teachers called her Little Leonardo, and shes forever thankful for their support and that of
    her fabulous family in England too.

    R E S O U RC E S 

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ada_Lovelace

    http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/11285007/Ada-Lovelace-paved-the-way-for-Alan-Turings-more-celebrated-codebreaking-a-
    century-before-he-was-born.html

    http://findingada.com/

    https://plus.maths.org/content/ada-lovelace-visions-today

    ISBN: 978-1-4197-1872-4
    Activities by Kellee Moye www.unleashingreaders.com 2016

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