D.I.G. Title:

Women and Minority
Scientists

Creator (s):

Valerie Bradford

E-Mail Address:

vbradford@seaford.k12.de.us

Reviewed by:

Steve Garner

Grade Level: 

8

Date created:

10/8/02

Standards/Performance Indicator Match:

Science Standard 1:  Nature/

Application of Science and
Technology

D. – iscover

The field of science has made advancements thanks to the many contributions of scientists from around the world.  Many of these scientists have been women and minorities.  You will select one of these scientists for your written and oral reports:

Benjamin Bannekar

Lewis Latimer

Jane Goodall

Dian Fossey

Percy Lavon Julian

Rachel Carson

Eugenie Clark

Maria Mitchell

Florence Nightingale

Ellison Onizuka

Marie Curie

George Washington Carver

Chien-shiuyng Wu

Lafeyette Frederick

Daniel Hale Williams

Ben Carson

Hypatia

Garrett A. Morgan

Ronald McNair

Ernest E. Just

Mae Jemison

Frederick McKinley Jones

Elijah McCoy

Charles R. Drew

I. – nvestigate

Select one of the following web sites below and begin to gather your information:

www.marcopolo-education.org/index.aspx

www.encyclopedia.com

www.infoplease.com

www.yahooligans.com

G. – enerate

Now that you have gathered some information, use it to help you prepare for your written and oral reports.  Keep a list of the following:

• When and where were they born?
• Describe their childhood.
• What were their accomplishments?
• Describe some personal information about their lives and interests.
• Are they living (what are they currently doing) or dead (where and when did they die)?
• What problems or obstacles did they overcome to reach their goals?  What other interesting facts can you find?

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