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Who is George Washington Carver, Anyway?
Students read about George Washington Carver, then work in small groups to design, write and illustrate a booklet about his accomplishments.
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Plants and Animals: Partners in Pollination
Students describe the complementary relationships between pollinators and the plants they pollinate, identify adaptations that flowers have developed to "encourage" pollination, and create and draw their own "designer" flowers.
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Rosa Parks Refused to Do What?
First graders listen to two books about Rosa Parks. They contribute factual information for a web. They listen to an interview with Rosa Parks on the internet, adding more information to the web. They write and illustrate a book using...
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SALLY RIDE
Students express what it would be like to launch off into outer space in a space shuttle. They include what it might feel like, look like, sound like, and any thoughts that go through their mind as they dart away from the Earth's...
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Minerals, Crystals, and Gems
Students discover the relationships between minerals, crystals and gems. They bring in rocks that they find at home, in the schoolyard, etc. and examine them and attempt to identify them. They set up a classroom exhibit that includes all...
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Animal Encounters
Young scholars use their visualizing and interpreting skills to produce original writings and artwork.
American Chemical Society
American Chemical Society: Achievements of Women Scientists in American History
A collection of profiles of American women who have made significant contributions to science.
Other
4000 Years of Women in Science
A site that celebrates the place of women in scientific research since history began.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Famous Women Scientists From Around the World
Gives brief information about the lives and accomplishments of famous women scientists from around the globe.
American Chemical Society
Acs: Alice Hamilton and the Development of Occupational Medicine
Profile of Alice Hamilton (1869-1970), a pioneer in the field of occupational health. Includes a 4-page downloadable booklet of the material.
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission
Explore Pa History: Rachel Carson
A concise biographical sketch that examines the life and contributions of scientist, naturalist, writer, and Pennsylvania native, Rachel Carson.
Other
The History Makers
Thehistorymakers.com features the stories of African Americans who have succeeded and made achievements in the areas of art, business, education, law, politics, science, religion, and sports. There is a great timeline of African American...
Danuta Bois
Distinguished Women of Past and Present
This site has biographies of women who contributed to our culture in many different ways. There are writers, educators, scientists, heads of state, politicians, civil rights crusaders, artists, entertainers, and others. Some were alive...
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: 300 Women Who Changed History: Mary Morse Baker Eddy
Encyclopaedia Britannica provides a biography of Mary Morse Baker Eddy, founder of Christian Science.
University of Houston
University of Houston: Engines of Our Ingenuity: No. 378: Women in the Academy
Read about the struggles of scientific women to become recognized as the intellectual equals of men. This is a transcript of a radio broadcast.
Other
The Weekly South Dakotan: South Dakota History for 4th Grade
From the very beginning and through the twentieth century, this comprehensive collection of lessons will enrich students studying the history in between and the effects on South Dakota.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: 300 Women Who Changed History: Grace Murray Hopper
Encyclopaedia Britannica provides a biography of Grace Murray Hopper (1906-1992 CE), the noted mathematician, computer scientist, and military officer.
The Franklin Institute
Marie Curie
Read the history of Marie Curie and her work with radium. Use the tabs above to read more about this scientist, her research, and her rewards.
Other
Auw St. Lawrence County Branch: Women of Courage
Learn what it means to have courage by examining the lives of women who "Were pioneers in their fields, which included education, medicine, art, politics, and music." This page includes biographies of several women including scientist...
Other
Sacnas: The Biography Project
This site profiles dozens of Chicano/Latino and Native American scientists. Most are still active in their field of research. Searchable by field of science. Also contains links to some fantastic science sites by topic.
Black Past
Black Past: Jackson, Shirley Ann
Interesting encyclopedia article about Shirley Ann Jackson, physicist and university president.
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Smithsonian Institution Archives: Hilda Hempl Heller (B. 1891)
Bacteriologist Hilda Hempl Heller (b. 1891) worked at the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago. The photograph was taken by Watson Davis at a scientific meeting in Toronto, Canada, August 1924
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Smithsonian Institution Archives: Mary Greig
Mary Greig was an assistant in the department of public health, American Museum of Natural History, New York
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Theodore Leslie Shear (1880 1945) and Josephine Platner Shear
left to right: Archeologists Theodore Leslie Shear (1880-1945) and Josephine Platner Shear, with statuette of Apollo Lykeios, July 27, 1936. He was professor of classical archeology at Princeton University, best known for excavation of...