Famous Scientists and Inventors


You are about to enter into the worl of famous scientists and inventors. In this webquest you will be doing research and creating an integration project on a famous scientist or inventor. With a partner, choose one of the scientists or inventors listed below. Use the links provided to help you answer the questions concerning your person.

Questions to Answer:

1. Who is your famous scientist?

2. Where and when were they born?

3. What were their early years like?

4. What contribution did they make to science?

5. How did their contribution affect the world?

6. How would the world be differnt if your person never made their discovery or invention?

 

Scientists and Inventors

Alexeander Graham Bell

Johann Gutenberg

Cyrus McCromick

Thomas A. Edison

The Wright Brothers

George Washington Carver

Sir Isaac Newton

Walter Reed

Benjamin Franklin

Clarence Birdseye

 

Integration Project

Now design a flyer, using Microsoft Publisher , announcing your persons great discovery. Your flyer should include a biography about your person, what they discovered and how it will impact the lives of the people reading the flyer. Be sure to include pictures of your person and photos relating to their discovery.