CREATING YOUR SCIENTIST POWERPOINT What do I need

CREATING YOUR SCIENTIST POWERPOINT

What do I need to do? �Choose a Scientist �Write the name of your scientist on class list �Every student in your class (section not grade) needs a different scientist �Research �Date of birth and death �Where did they live �Most important contributions �Important awards earned �Create Power. Point

Minimum Six Slides Including the following � Title Slide � Scientist Name � Picture of Scientist � Year of birth – Year of death � Your Name � Slide 2 � Early experiences in life � Influences that led to their scientific career � Special interests or hobbies � Slide 3 � Where your scientist lived and worked � What the work environment was like (lab, home, outdoor conditions)

Minimum Six Slides Including the following � Slide 4 � Why is your scientist well known? � Describe what they are famous for and how their discovery impacted science and life in general � Slide 5 � List and describe any Awards earned � Describe how the scientist was perceived. For example: Some of Galileo’s discoveries were not acknowledged until after he died � Slide 6 Credits Slide � where did you get your information

Helpful Hints �Search for information first and PUT IT IN IMMEDIATELY! Do not get carried away playing with fun things or unrelated websites. �Keep track of your sources �Slides should not be cluttered with sounds and pictures that do not relate to your scientist.

Sources �Online source � State the URL- the complete internet address �Book � Name of the book � Author � Copyright Date � Publisher

Due Date �Power. Point is due Tuesday, May 26 �You will present your Power. Point to the class

Websites to Research �www. energyquest. ca. gov/scientists/index. html �http: //researchrover. com/biographyscience