Scholars research scientific heroes who haven't been given enough credit for their discoveries. While many are women, there are also men to whom credit is overdue.

Concepts

scientists, historical research

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Offer bonus points for each person who reports on a scientist that no one else does
• Allow pupils to determine the best type of report for their chosen scientist but be very clear on the rubric you will use to grade them

Classroom Considerations

• Lesson assumes prior knowledge of how to research and create a report

Pros

• Lesson is in a 5E format
• Allows the option to present the research project in multiple formats

Cons

• Not all web links currently work

Common Core

RST.9-10.2 RST.11-12.1 RST.11-12.2 RST.11-12.9