This provides students with an opportunity to realize that scientific concepts come from the minds of people and not a machine or computer. Students are also able to see what may have prompted a scientist to come up with a certain theory or invention based upon their life experiences. This allows students to link themselves to a historical figure and get a better understanding of how the world has been affected through their exploits. This may also expose students to scientists of different ethnicities and show them how all cultures have made a significant impact on the world we live in. The Internet is a useful resource that can be used to access historical and current data.
Scientists are an important part of modern science.
The world has changed due to the creative minds of scientists and inventors. Indicators Access data on a selected scientist from the Internet. List the background information about the scientist. Discuss the impact of these discoveries on the world. Write a report on the information gathered on each scientist.