Before moving on, let's all try the Lesson 2 Quiz found on Socrative:
Room #: SNC1W
Minds-On Brainstorm:
Name a Famous Scientist... GO!!!
Lesson 3:
Discovering Underrepresented & Overlooked scientists
Learning Goals:
1. To recognize the contributions of underrepresented and overlooked scientists in history
2. To understand the challenges faced by these scientists and their impact on their careers
3. To develop critical thinking skills by analyzing reasons behind the underrepresentation and oversight of these scientists
2. To understand the challenges faced by these scientists and their impact on their careers
3. To develop critical thinking skills by analyzing reasons behind the underrepresentation and oversight of these scientists
Here are 10 scientists we should all know about:
1. Elijah McCoy (1844-1929):
Inventor who Revolutionized the Railroad
Inventor who Revolutionized the Railroad
2. Alice Ball (1892-1916):
Chemist who Developed First Treatment for Leprosy
Chemist who Developed First Treatment for Leprosy
3. Gladys West (1930-Present):
Mathematician who Developed GPS
Mathematician who Developed GPS
4. Charles Henry Turner (1867-1923):
Biologist/Neurologist/Psychologist
Who Discovered Animals Can Have Complex Thoughts
Biologist/Neurologist/Psychologist
Who Discovered Animals Can Have Complex Thoughts
5. Chien-Shiung Wu (1912-1997):
Physicist Known as "The First Lady of Physics"
Physicist Known as "The First Lady of Physics"
6. Rosalind Franklin (1920-1958):
Chemist who Really Found DNA's Double Helix
Chemist who Really Found DNA's Double Helix
7. Lise Meitner (1878-1968):
Nuclear Physicist who Discovered Nuclear Fission
Nuclear Physicist who Discovered Nuclear Fission
8. Eunice Foote (1819-1888):
Climate Scientist who Theorized and Demonstrated the Greenhouse Effect
Climate Scientist who Theorized and Demonstrated the Greenhouse Effect
9. Sally Ride (1962-Present):
Astronaut who Became the First U.S. Woman in Space
Astronaut who Became the First U.S. Woman in Space
10. Janet Smylie:
Métis Doctor & Leader in Indigenous Health Field
Métis Doctor & Leader in Indigenous Health Field
Now It's your turn!
- In groups of 3, research ONE underrepresented or overlooked scientist not already on this list.
- Present your findings to the class, including the scientist's background, contributions, and challenges faced.
- You have 15 minutes.
Click on the images below to discover more amazing scientists from diverse communities:
Quizlet: Lesson 3
Learn all about Underrepresented & Overlooked Scientists on Quizlet!