Requirements: Poster MUST be on an 8 1/2 x 11 sheet of paper.
The scientist's name should be at the top and boldly visible.
Take notes and cite your sources
The 1-minute presentation: Speak clearly, be an expert
Mug shot - We need to know what they look like! 10 points
First, Middle and Last name of your scientist. 5 points
Birth Date and Year of Death or if still alive. 5 points
What country were they born in and where did they do their work? 10 points
What are they famous (wanted) for? 5-8 complete sentences, in your own words, for full credit. 30 points
A fact that you found interesting OR a quote by that person. 10 points
Print out or photocopy of your sources with info highlighted. 15 points
Organization and neatness (If it helps print out your work) 10 points
1 minute presentation 5 points
Questions You SHOULD answer!!
What branch of science does your scientist work in? What sub-branch?
Where did they grow up? WHere did they go to school?
Where did they work?
What kind of work did they do?
Are they know for something special? (An invention, experiment, theory, breakthrough)
The scientist's name should be at the top and boldly visible.
Take notes and cite your sources
The 1-minute presentation: Speak clearly, be an expert
Questions You SHOULD answer!!
Approved Sites:
Search by last name letter
http://www-groups.dcs.st-andrews.ac.uk/~history/Indexes/D.html
PBS site ... nice biographies
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aso/databank/bioindex.html
Energy Quest Scientists
http://www.energyquest.ca.gov/scientists/index.html
Another list of famous scientists
http://www.dmoz.org/Kids_and_Teens/School_Time/Science/Scientists/
Women in science
http://www.sdsc.edu/ScienceWomen/contents.html
Some scientists to consider:
IMPORTANT NOTE: The Internet is NOT always factual! ANYONE can make a web page. Double check your information, use a book!