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Research Assignment
Project Objectives:
• Realize and recognize scientists can be and are from all genders, ethnicities,
religions, ages, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Form a more realistic and humanistic image representing science and those
who influence science.
• Explain how the time period in which a scientist lives influences the
development of scientific discoveries and advancement.
• Understand how all subjects areas are related to each other inside and
outside of the classroom environment.
• Properly use and cite the internet as a reliable source for information.
“The questions encouraged them to break away from a sterile chronology of dates
and delve into personal anecdotes that explored the humanity of their scientist, as
well as the processes involved in creative productivity:
1. What events early in the scientist’s life might indicate, or have sparked, an
interest in science and technology?
2. What role did mentors play in developing the interests and talents of the
scientist?
3. What was the state of knowledge that existed in the area of study when the
scientist entered the field?
4. How did the major cultural, economic and political situations of the time
impact on the person’s work?
7. What personal choices did the scientist make to construct his/her success?