scientist+project

Science is being done by people all over the world, both men and women. Although everybody we study in our books is a dead white guy from the past, we’re learning more about our universe through science than ever before! I’d like you to read about your favorite branch of science. Find a woman, a minority (an American who is not a white person), or a native of Asia, Africa, South America, Central America, or Mexico who contributed to that field.

Write why you think that scientist should be honored on our tables.

You must have a scientist picked by this Thursday! 1/13/11 It will be graded for the second marking period.
 * The due date is the end of the second marking period (1/21/11).**

Explain why this scientist’s achievements make him or her worthy of being featured on our tables.



**Science grade** _ / 10 presentation (English stuff – mechanics, paragraph format, clarity, etc.) _ / 10 content included (how much did you include about your scientist?) _ / 10 effort & pride (how long is it? is it clear that you did your best?) _ / 10 all directions followed (on time, grade sheet included, etc.) _ / 10 appropriate sources (3 STRONG sources included in which the author or responsible people can be found – that means Wikipedia is not a source this time)


 * Requirements:**
 * AT LEAST one paragraph, with a topic sentence, conclusion, and three details. One paragraph will earn a five out of ten on effort, so shoot for more!
 * The scientist must be approved by me!
 * Include the scientist’s accomplishments in as much detail as you can verify
 * this grade sheet must be turned in with the project

Resources to get you started: [] [] [] http://www.scienceupdate.com/spotlights/africanamerican.php http://www.astr.ua.edu/4000WS/ http://www.science20.com/i_can_get_science/yesterday_today_top_women_scientists http://www.buzzle.com/articles/famous-women-scientists.html http://www.brighthub.com/science/space/articles/33265.aspx

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