Famous Scientist Wanted Poster



Missing and wanted Scientist project

AH! We’re missing some pretty important scientists in our class! It’s your job to make a wanted ad to help find them!

Step 1: Chose a scientist that you will research and complete this project on:

James D. Watson

Francis Crick

Rosalind Franklin

Gregor Mendel

William Bateson

Maxine Frank Singer

Oswald T. Avery

Charles Yanofsky

Sydney Brenner

Walther Flemming

Step 2: Chose the format (only one) you will use to complete this project:

FOR ALL FORMATS:

1. Any cut/pasted images should have straight, even edges

2. No pencil (can write on top of pencil with a marker)

3. At least three different colors used in headings and/or text

4. Use a ruler for all lines and boxes

5. Neat and organized layout

Poster Requirements

✓ Poster sheet (at least 18” x 24”) – any color

Milk Carton Requirements

✓ Clean and dry ½ gallon milk carton

✓ Use construction paper to cover the sides of the carton

Pamphlet Requirements

✓ 8½”x 11” paper (or construction paper size) folded into three sections

✓ Color images

Step 3: Research your scientist

Project must include all of the following:

← First, middle (if applicable), and last name of your scientist

← Picture of your scientist

← Their birthday

← ONE sentence of why they are famous or “wanted”

← Country they were born in

← Place they did their work

← Date of death or current age if living today

← Their accomplishments in your own words: 3 – 5 complete sentences

← Sources and citations for all images and quotes

← A bibliography of ALL research sources on a separate piece of paper (see bibliography template)

← Your name and due date

Choose 5 of the following requirements to add to your poster:

← A quote by your scientist

← 1 – 2 additional pictures of your scientist, their country, or family

← A picture of what they worked on

← Where they went to school/college

← If they had any other jobs

← Family information: husband/wife, children, parents, brothers, sisters

← What else was happening in history when this scientist was famous

← Did this scientist work with another scientist? Who was it and what did they do?

← Are there any museums or other places that are named after your scientist? Where is it?

← An advertisement for their invention

Step 4: Present your project

All projects will be displayed in a “museum style.” Students will stand next to their project, answer peer questions, and give a brief explanation of their findings.

Timeline

|Mon. 1/9 |Tue. 11/10 |Wed. 1/11 |Thur. 1/12 |Fri. 1/13 |

|Choose scientist and format |Find, print, and read at least|Bring articles to class for |Finish research |Complete Bibliography |

| |2 articles |approval |(images and additional facts) |Start project |

| | |Discuss research in small | | |

| | |groups | | |

| | |Bibliography template | | |

|Tue. 1/17 |Wed. 1/18 |Mon. 1/23 | | |

|Email bibliography if need |Complete project |Bring completed project to | | |

|assistance |Prepare for presentation |class | | |

|Continue working on project | |Presentations | | |

Famous Scientist Wanted Project Rubric

|Responsible for |To meet basic requirements, your poster must: | |Completed these items.|

|these items | | | |

| |Be created as one of the 3 listed options5pts. |5pts. | |

| |have the First, Middle and Last name of your scientist. |5pts. | |

| |his/her birthday. |5pts. | |

| |have 1 sentence of why he/she is famous. |5pts. | |

| |your names on the bottom right corner. |5pts. | |

| |write neatly and turn in all worksheets/drafts. |5pts. | |

|Responsible for |To meet expectations, you must add: | |Completed these items.|

|these items | | | |

| |What country was he/she born in? |5pts. | |

| |Where did he/she do his/her work? |5pts. | |

| |When did he/she die? If still alive, how old is he/she now? |5pts. | |

| |What are his/her accomplishments? |10pts. | |

| |(in your own words, using 5-8 sentences) | | |

| |What else was happening in history when this scientist became famous? Complete a timeline |5pts. | |

| |A fact that you found interesting OR a quote by that person ? |5pts. | |

| |Provide 3 sources used for research: names of books, magazines, website. |10pts. | |

| |Provide a picture of the scientist. |5pts. | |

Your grade will also be determined by your oral Presentation to the class:

| |Overall presentation: eye contact w/ audience/vocal level/serious demeanor creativity/ lead-in (ex.: |4pts. | |

| |state famous quote or fact about scientist) | | |

| |A. Be able to explain meaning/ context of any words on your poster. |5pts. | |

| |B. Be prepared to intelligently & thoughtfully respond to any questions about your scientist. |5pts. | |

| |Spelling, grammar, & neatness |2pts | |

| |Handed in on time |2pts | |

| |Accuracy |2pts | |

Challenge yourself & earn up to 10 extra points, complete 5 of the 7 following options:

|Responsible for |Earn bonus points | |Completed |

|these items | | |these |

| | | |items. |

| |Provide additional pictures of your scientist. |2pts. | |

| |Provide a picture of what he/she worked on. ex.: if he invented the telephone, show a phone. |2pts. | |

| |Where did he/she go to school? |2pts. | |

| |What other jobs did he/she have, if any? |2pts. | |

| |Provide family information: spouse, parents, kids, brothers, sisters, etc. |2pts. | |

| |Was there another scientist that worked with him/her? |2pts. | |

| |Are there any museums or other places named after your scientist? Where is it located? |2pts. | |

Famous Scientist Wanted Project - Rough Draft

Is your poster on a 22” x 14” poster? Yes or No 5pts.

Do you have a picture of your scientist? Yes or No 5pts.

The First, Middle and Last name of your scientist: Yes or No 5pts. _________________________________________________________________________________________

Birth date and year of death OR age if still alive: Yes or No 5pts.

Born:__________ Died:__________ OR Age: _______ Yes or No 5pts.

Country they was born in: Yes or No 5pts.

____________________________

Where did he/she do their work as a scientist: Yes or No 5pts.

____________________________

What is he/she famous for? Yes or No 5pts.

For full credit, also write 3-5 complete sentences in your own words about the accomplishments of the scientist. Yes or No 10pts.

SO FAR YOU HAVE EARNED --- DING,DING,DING --- 50PTS. KEEP GOING

A fact that you found interesting OR a quote by that person.

Yes or No 5pts.

Provide 3 sources (in correct format): Yes or No 10pts.

Did you put your name somewhere visble? Yes or No 5pts.

--- SO FAR YOU HAVE EARNED 70 PTS.--- KEEP GOING ---

---EARN THE REST OF YOUR POINTS -- HOW ABOUT A FEW EXTRA CREDIT PTS.?

Did you prepare for your presentation? Yes or No +20pts.

Did you meet all the basic requirements? Yes or No +5pts.

Did you meet all the expectations? Yes or No +5pts.

Did you challenge yourself and earn an extra 10 points?

Yes or No (10pts.)

How you’ll be graded: 100-90 = A

80-89 = B

70-79 = C

60-69 = D

59---- = F

Famous Scientist Wanted Project Rubric

|Requirements |✓ |Comments |

|To meet basic requirements, your poster must: |

|Be created as one of the 3 listed options | | |

|Have the First, middle (if applicable), and last name of your scientist | | |

|Have a picture of your scientist | | |

|Include their birthday | | |

|Have 1 sentence of why they are famous | | |

|Your name on the front | | |

|To meet expectations, you must add: |

|What country they were born in? | | |

|Where they did their work? | | |

|When did they die? or if still alive, how old? | | |

|What are their accomplishments? (In your own words: 3-5 sentences) | | |

|A bibliography of ALL research sources on a separate piece of paper | | |

|To challenge yourself, add 5 of the following options: |

|A quote by your scientist | | |

|1 – 2 additional pictures of your scientist, their country, or family | | |

|A picture of what they worked on | | |

|Where they went to school/college | | |

|If they had any other jobs | | |

|Family information: husband/wife, children, parents, brothers, sisters | | |

|What else was happening in history when this scientist was famous | | |

|Did this scientist work with another scientist? Who was it and what did | | |

|they do? | | |

|Are there any museums or other places that are named after your | | |

|scientist? Where is it? | | |

|An advertisement for their invention | | |

20 points for including each requirement in above rubric

5 points for Overall presentation, neatness and creativity

5 points for Spelling, grammar, sentence structure, and accuracy of information

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