They made a difference...   
 
commemorating the contributions of scientists past and present.   

 It is hard to imagine what the world would be today without the discoveries of these amazing men and women.   

Your task is to create a commemorative stamp to honor your scientist.  

You'll need to write a brief biography on their life including their schooling, contributions, 
and a picture of your person.

We'll be using a variety of resources to gather this information.  

Library Resources 

If you know which scientist you are looking for...use the OPAC to locate a biography on your person.

General Encyclopedias are very helpful.  Look in the Research Guide if your scientist is not in the volume you expect
to find it in.

Specialized Encyclopedias such as:

• Exploring Earth and Space Science (REF 550.3)

     Internet Resources       

For students...

The resources we will be using are listed under Reference and Research Tools on 
the BAC Library Website.  Below are their direct links:

EBSCO - Kids Search is perfect for us.  We'll be using their Biographical Encyclopedias to find
information on your scientist. You can also find pictures here.  
(Please ask your librarian for the Login and Password.)

World Book Online - Start your research using  the Encyclopedia.  
(Please ask your librarian for your Login ID and  Password.)

Spelling is important when searching for information...so here is the correct spelling for the names of the scientists you
have to choose from:

• Francis Crick
• Charles Darwin
• Sylvia Earle
• Jane Goodall
• Robert Hooke
• Edwin Hubble
• Carolus Linnaeus
• James Lovelock
• Gregor Mendel
• Dmitri Mendeleev
• Louis Pasteur
• Jonas Salk
• James Watson

Please NOTE:  You will be able to print your information directly from the two resources we are using to
take back to class with you.

Created by Barbara Swetits
Last updated 09/12/2009