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Students work with a partner to produce a poster presentation on the life of a scientist that made discoveries in the field of electricity. Posters are presented to the class. Full Review »
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- 1st
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Students research a famous scientist such as Thomas Edison or Louis Pasteur. They must present their information to the class. Full Review »
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- 2nd
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Students identify and locate appropriate sources for use in researching a noteworthy scientist. They are introduced to effective note taking, source citing and oral presentation techniques and then summarize their research in a presentation. Full Review »
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- 3rd
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Students research four famous scientists. They conduct Internet research, participate in an Internet scavenger hunt, experiment with theories of the scientists, create Science Journals, design and create a toy, and take a field trip. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students explore the lives and work of Galileo, Percy Julian, Linnaeua,and Ernest Just in this four lessons unit. The observations are made through the analysis of "fanny packs" belonging to these scientists. Full Review »
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- 2nd
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Students research and explore lives of famous scientists, analyze accomplishments of scientists, and create presentations. Six lessons on one page. Full Review »
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- 7th - 8th
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Students research a scientist by using a database. They discover the differences between a website and a database. They take notes, cite their sources and gather informatoin about their scientist. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students select a scientist they are interested in and then research him or her. They complete a research paper and a PowerPoint presentation and then make a presentation to the rest of the class as if they are the inventor, him/herself. Full Review »
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- 3rd
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Students are engaged in a variety of learning experiences focusing on the contributions made by men and women in the fields of science. They have an opportunity to view a video about a scientist's life or listen to a guest scientist. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students view segment of documentary, Swift: Eyes Through Time, explore famous scientists, their theories, places of origin, and culture, document scientific viewpoints of famous scientists throughout history, and discuss geographical region, culture, gender, and other factors that influence and affect scientific theories and discoveries. Full Review »
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