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This is a project where you will research a particular scientist (living or not-living) thathas made some sort of contribution to the understanding of our world.

Project Guidelines

This is a project where you will research a particular scientist (living or not-living) that has made some sort of contribution to the understanding of our world. Whether the scientist invented something, made something better, contributed enormous ideas, or discovered something, find a way to convince your audience that this scientist is truly deserves to be Scientist of the Month! You will complete the research template below and use it to create a poster (digital or paper) about your scientist using those from the list on the library website. Make sure to include a balance of text and visuals on your poster. Sources should be cited on the back of the poster or on a second digital page (see handout for format). Remember your work must be in your own words

You will complete the research template provided and use it to create a poster (digital or paper) about your scientist using those from the list on the library website. Make sure to include a balance of text and visuals on your poster. Sources should be cited on the back of the poster or on a second digital page (see handout for format). Remember your work must be in your own words.

Research Outline

Scientist Name 

 

Date of birth (and death) 

 

Place of birth 

 

Field of study (Kind of science) 

 

Early life  (Describe their childhood and early schooling.) 

 

Adult life (Describe their life as an adult) 

 

Interesting facts (At least 2 things like quotes, places named after them, etc.) 

 

Important research (What makes them a famous scientist) 

 

Research timeline (When did the research happen) 

 

Impacts on Society (How did the research benefit society) 

 

 

Many resources can be found in our Library. You can use the following links to search our collection: 

PGSS Library

PGSS Catalog Search

You can also check out the Biography section in our non-fiction (Dewey Decimal: 920.xxxxx)

We also have some graphic novels and picture books about some famous scientists like Alan Turing, Ada Peck, Rosalind Franklin, Stephen Hawking and others

Assessment

Curricular Competency 

Grade 

3-4 Seek patterns and connections in data from their own investigations and secondary sources 

 

4-3 Demonstrate an awareness of assumptions and bias in their own work and secondary sources 

 

4-5 Exercise a healthy, informed skepticism and use scientific knowledge and findings from their own investigations to evaluate claims in secondary sources 

 

6-1 Communicate ideas, findings, and solutions to problems, using scientific language, representations, and digital technologies as appropriate