Scientists and Society
TEKS Objective
The student is expected to connect grade-level appropriate science concepts with the history of science, science careers, and contributions of scientists.
Essential Understanding
The student uses critical thinking and scientific problem solving to make informed decisions.
Science Background
History of the Philosophy of Science: Explorable.com (website) - Historical summary of the evolution of scientific thinking and endeavor over the course human civilization, from ancient philosophy to the modern process of doing science.
Signature Lesson
Inventors and Innovators: Science NetLinks (website) - Students connect classroom science concepts with important intellectual and social contributions of scientists by producing reports and posters on American inventors. Includes assessment and extensions.
Inventors and Innovators
Science NetLinks, www.sciencenetlinks.com
- Supporting Lessons
- Extensions
- Assessment Ideas
- Literature Connections
- Related
TEKS - Additional Resources
Supporting Lessons
Issac Newton: Alabama Learning Exchange (website) - Students study the life, discoveries and inventions of Issac Newton, and create class slideshows illustrating the relevance of his scientific contributions in the modern world.
Issac Newton
Alabama Learning Exchange, alex.state.al.us
Women Scientists: National First Ladies’ Library (website) - Students study the work of famous women scientists, learn that women have made many critical contributions to scientific research, and write essays describing how the world would be different without these women’s research and discoveries.
Women Scientists
National First Ladies’ Library, www.firstladies.org
Elaboration Lessons and Extensions
Famous Scientist Wanted Poster: My Science Lessons Blog (PDF) - Students research famous scientists of their choosing and make posters highlighting the accomplishments their scientists.
Famous Scientist Wanted Poster
My Science Lessons Blog, mysciencelessons.wordpress.com
How Have Inventors and Scientists Made a difference in People's Lives?: Educational Service Center Region 20 (website) - Students will describe and evaluate the contributions of various scientists and inventors.
Assessment Ideas
Have each student select an important scientist and write an article about his/her life.
Literature Connections
Temperature: Heating Up and Cooling Down. Stille, D. (ISBN-13: 978-1404803459)
Additional Resources
Cool Careers in Science: PBS (website) - Information about individual scientists who work in a variety of unusual fields.
TEKS Navigation
Grade 5
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