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Famous Scientists

Famous Scientists: Abdul Qadeer Khan

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the Pakistani nuclear physicist who was the founder of the uranium enrichment program for Pakistan's atomic bomb project.
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Project Gutenberg

Project Gutenberg: The Autobiography of Charles Darwin

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource presents multiple digital formats of this literary text. You can read about the famous scientist's life in his own words, as he recalled his thoughts and actions for his children.
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Famous Scientists

Famous Scientists: Emil Fischer

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the German chemist who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his work on sugar and purine synthesis.
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Famous Scientists

Famous Scientists: Leo Szilard

For Students 9th - 10th
This article discusses the life and scientific discoveries of Leo Szillard.
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Famous Scientists

Famous Scientists: Richard Feynman

For Students 9th - 10th
The life and contributions of Richard Feynman are discussed in this article.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: African American Scientists and Inventors

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Besides George Washington Carver, what other African-Americans made contributions to American life? The class will explore the careers of famous and not-so-famous African-American scientists and inventors. Also, they will plan and...
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University of St. Andrews (UK)

University of St. Andrews: Werner Heisenberg

For Students 9th - 10th
German born Werner Heisenberg was a notable physicist who worked on numerous projects, including quantum theory.
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Nobel Media AB

The Nobel Prize: Hans Bethe Biographical

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Hans Bethe (1906-2005 CE), concentrating on his scientific research in nuclear physics.
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My Hero Project

My Hero: Science Hero: Benjamin Franklin

For Students 3rd - 8th
This brief article overviews some of Benjamin Franklin's accomplishments as a scientist and a political diplomat, whose efforts not only made him "one of the most famous scientists of his day," but also a hero to early American Colonists.
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North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences: Willo: The Dinosaur With a Heart

For Students 3rd - 8th
Willo is a Thescelosaurus that lived 66 million years ago. Scientists discovered his fossilized heart inside his skeleton and were able to apply medical technology to analyze it. A description of the project and its findings is given...
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My Hero Project

My Hero: George Washington Carver

For Students 3rd - 8th
Use this site to learn about George Washington Carver, the African-American scientist "famous for experimenting with plants."