Brilliant Biographies of Splendid Scientists
14th October 2022
Inspired by William Kamkwamba, the Malawian boy who used science to ‘harness the wind’, the Year 8s have been working hard in English lessons to create biographies of other famous scientists. From Temple Grandin to Marie Curie, Nikola Tesla to Isaac Newton, the children have been discovering interesting information about these brilliant innovators who have changed the world.
In order to successfully complete this project, we have been learning how to find reliable sources, take notes, paraphrase information and organise their findings into chronological biographies. After all their hard work, the children practised their public speaking skills by presenting some of their learning to their peers.
Please enjoy some excerpts from these brilliant biographies:
Maheilya wrote, “NASA engineer, human computer Kathrine Johnson was one of the first African American females to work for NASA as an engineer.”
Kline wrote, “Nikola Tesla was a Croatian engineer. He was the person who invented the Tesla Coil and an Alternating Current Power System….Elon Musk’s car company Tesla was named after Nikola Tesla.”
Saida wrote, “Sally K Ride was the first and youngest American woman in space….She may be gone but she will remain an example for girls in future generations.”
Silas wrote, “Professor Stephen (William) Hawking was an English Theoretical Physicist and Cosmologist. He had an IQ level of about 160 and wrote 55 papers throughout his time.”
Sasha wrote, “Jane Goodall is the first ever person and lady that observed chimpanzees creating and using tools.”
