1. Shaping Astronomy: Famous Historical Scientists
Name of Your Scientist

2. Name of Your Scientist Date of Birth – Date of Death
How old they would be today
Where they were from
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3. Early Life Early Life information about your scientist
(What they studied, what their career was, etc.)
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4. The World Before What was astronomy like before they came along
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5. Contribution to astronomy
Information on how they changed science/astronomy
Information on specific discoveries/inventions/theories
You may provide 2-3 examples of discoveries/inventions/theories
Pictures/diagrams/videos are encouraged and will score you points on presentation and creativity!!
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6. Impact of Theory/Discovery/etc.
How did your scientist’s theory/discovery/invention change astronomy and science in general?
If you do not understand the scientist’s contribution, ask Ms. Ramirez so you will be the ‘expert’ during your presentation.

7. Quiz (10 pts)!
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