Many scientists contributed to our present understanding of the structure of the atom.
Assignment #1: Fact File Timeline and more
Your first assignment is to examine at least four web sites and create a Fact File which lists
  1. Date of Birth and Death
  2. Major contribution to our understanding of the atom
  3. Date of the accomplishments from point #2
  4. Other interesting information relating to the topic
for each of the following scientists -
  • Democritus
  • Lavoisier
  • John Dalton.
  • J.J.Thompson
  • Ernst Rutherford
  • Robert Millikan
  • Niels Bohr
  • James Chadwick
  • Louis de Broglie
  • You are then to create a timeline using two pieces of 11 x 17 inch paper that will place these scientists in their correct chronological order. To accommodate the wide span of time between Demotricus and the rest of the group a broken line may be used to connect him. Next you are to complete at least two of the following products for one of the above scientists.
  • Create a birth and or death certificate appropriate for the time.
  • Create a Resume for the scientist as if he was about to apply for a job.
  • Design a commemorative stamp or coin that illustrates the scientist's accomplishments and would be issued by his native country.
  • Write an obituary notice that outlines this person's accomplishments throughout their lifetime.
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