Scientist Project

Purpose: To learn more about the development of atomic and nuclear

theories and make connections to history and the process of scientific
discovery.

Procedure:
1) Choose a scientist ____________________________
2) Research your scientist with regard to biographical information
and their contribution to atomic and/or nuclear theory.
3) Create a memorial for them including the information below.
4) Be prepared to share your research in class in a 2-3 min
presentation.

Data:
1) Large picture (drawn or computer generated) of the scientist’s
head.
2) Birth and death dates as well as a brief biography
3) Where they were when they did the work.
4) The status of atomic or nuclear theory before their contribution.
5) How they contributed to modern theory.
6) Pivotal experiments, equations or data/graphs they are
associated with.

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