Famous+Scientist+-+Inventor+Project

Famous Scientists Project


 * __Goal__**: Learn about famous scientists and inventors.


 * __What to do__**:

Research the life and accomplishments of a world famous scientist or inventor. You may work with one partner or alone. You will select, at random, a scientist or an inventor. Your project will be in the form of a PowerPoint presentation. An oral presentation to your class will be required


 * __Questions to answer__**:


 * Name of the scientist:
 * Date he/she was born:
 * Where he/she was born:
 * A brief biography of the individual’s life – childhood, education, family, etc.:
 * What inspired the scientist to make a revolutionary discovery or invention?
 * What lead him/her to invent or make the discovery (reason)?
 * What obstacles did he/she overcome in the process of his/her work, discovery or invention?
 * What was the contribution made to science (invention or discovery)?
 * How has this discovery/invention been a benefit to humankind?
 * Did the scientist win a prize for his/her work? If so, what was the prize?

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