In connection with NJCCCS 5.2, you will complete research assignments and report on the work of individuals who have made historical contributions to the world of science. These manageable assignments are aimed to get you thinking about the world of science. More information will be given in class and is subject to change.
Through these projects you should begin to make the following connections:
- That scientific theories develop over time.
- That scientific theories depend on the contributions of many people.
- That scientific theories reflect the social and political climate of their time.
- Know that scientists are men and women of many cultures who often work together to solve scientific and technological problems.
- Understand that different people in different cultures have made and continue to make contributions to science and technology.
1st Marking Period
8th Grade Hispanic/Latino Scientist Info Cube Rubric FAMOUS Hispanic SCIENTISTSCUBE.doc
7th Grade: Famous Hispanic/Latino Scientist bookmarker: Famous Hispanic Scientist Bookmark(2).JFK Template.ppt
6th Grade: Hispanic/Latino Scientist Wanted Poster: Famous Hispanic Scientists Poster(2).doc
2nd Marking Period
8th Grade: Famous African American Scientist Multimedia Project (iMovie, MovieMaker, Prezi, PowerPoint, Glogster, Blabberize, Voki etc): FamousAfricanAmericanMultimediaProject.doc
7th Grade: Famous African American Scientist Info Cube: FAMOUSAfricanSCIENTISTSCUBE.7th.doc
6th Grade: Famous African American Bookmark: Famous African American Scientist Bookmark(2).JFK Template.ppt
3rd Marking Period:
8th Grade: Famous Asian Scientist Postcard
7th Grade: Famous Asian Scientist Multimedia Project:
6th Grade: Famous Asian Scientist Business Card
4th Marking Period:
6th, 7th, and 8th grade will complete research assignments of their choice on European Scientists from the 19th century or later.