A TIME Grades 6-12 Cooperative sharing of ideas increases the ability of all to excel. This lesson will introduce the history of science through an overview of the major scientists who have contributed to our understanding of the world around us. The history of science is made up of people whose curiosity and persistence resulted in changing our world forever. Scientists learned from their teachers, evaluated the validity of information, did their own observations and experiments, then developed their own contributions to expand the horizons for us. Society always influenced the acceptance or rejection of new ideas.
Scientists learn from the society they live in, such as from teachers.
Curiosity and persistence lead them to observations, experimentation, and finally new theories for science. Courage to explore new horizons leads man to differ from their society's beliefs. Brainstorm the names for all the scientists who the students can recall. Ask the students to recall why each scientist was significant. This will prepare the students to realize how many scientists they have yet to learn about.