Assignment One: Famous Scientists in History

Teaching of Science through History
Science is not a static field of knowledge but a constant movement towards new discoveries. Science is also not limited to a particular culture but crosses borders of language, race and nationalities. Some of the greatest innovations of the past came from the Chinese who were the first to design the printing press and gunpowder, and the Arabs, whose discoveries on traditional medicine and astronomy contributed greatly to the field of knowledge for future generations to make even better discoveries to improve our knowledge of the world and quality of life.

Famous Scientists of the Past

Ibn Sina

Widely regarded as the father of modern medicine (Researched on infectious diseases and drugs from natural sources)

(980-1037)

Isaac Newton

Developed laws of physics that are still used until today

(1642-1727)



Marie Curie

Physicist& Chemist

Discovered radioactivity or breaking down of atoms

(1867-1934)

You are to research on a famous scientist and on his discovery that improved lives.

As part of the assignment, you are to answer the following questions:
(a) What inspired him/her in his childhood?
(b) Why is his/her discovery important?
(c) What challenges does he/she have to face in his/her life?

This is an online assignment. You are to post the scientist that you are doing on by Tuesday, 17th March and hand in the first draft of the assignment with all the questions above by Saturday, 21st March.