Glencoe Science Level GreenUnit 3:
The Basis of LifeDiscovery of DNAProject Type: Career
Write an informative and education 60 second news broadcast on the life and scientific contributions of the scientists Francis Crick and James Watson. Alternate Procedure; Have the class work as a group to fulfill different components to this project. Have one group give a one minute spot on each scientist's life, and ensuing groups give one minute spots on different aspects of the scientific achievements. This will give a more complete picture of the story. Once the presentations are complete, lead the students in a group discussion on the many contributions of Crick and Watson made to science. Resources: Visit these sites to help you develop your broadcast. Biography of Crick and Watson http://nobelprize.org/medicine/laureates/1962/watson-bio.html http://nobelprize.org/medicine/laureates/1962/crick-bio.html http://www.answers.com/topic/james-watson http://www.answers.com/topic/francis-crick Contributions to science http://www.chemheritage.org/EducationalServices/chemach/ppb/cwwf.html http://library.thinkquest.org/20830/Textbook/HistoryofDNAResearch.htm http://nobelprize.org/medicine/educational/dna_double_helix/readmore.html Click here for a rubric to help you score this project.
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