Scientific Revolution Interview Assignment

This assignment is due next Friday.

I passed out a hard copy in class to each student;if you lost it, here is the criteria:
Assignment: Scientific Revolution Interview
During this period in time, scientists began to question accepted beliefs and make new theories based on experimentation. Such questioning led to the development of the "scientific method" which is still in use today.
You will be researching a scientist to learn about his accomplishments, contributions to society, and his life.
You will be assigned one of the following scientists:
• Copernicus
• Galileo
• Newton
• Johannes Kepler
• Bacon
• Descartes
• Harvey
• Janssen
• Robert Boyle
• Leeuwenkoek
• Joseph Priestly
• Celsius
• Otto van Guericke
• Fahrenheit
• Torricelli
• Paracelsus
• William Gilbert
• Christian Huygens
• Tycho Brahe
• Andreas Vesalius
• Edward Jenner
Pretend that your scientist is near the end of his life and he has just granted you an exclusive interview.
1. Use your textbook and internet articles to research your scientist.
2. Write 10 questions that you would like to ask your scientist. You must ask questions that give information about his life, but most questions should relate to the scientist's work, accomplishments and contributions. All questions must be open-ended (No close-ended questions please!).
Example: Can you tell me about an important document you have written? Or Can you tell me about one of your major scientific accomplishments?
3. Using Microsoft Word, produce a document that clearly lists your interview question followed by the answers to your question. Use bold face or italics for your questions when you format, so that it is easy to distinguish the question from your answer.
Before you list and answer your 10 questions you must briefly introduce your scientist. Think Barbara Walters on a 20/20 special. There is always an introduction of sorts before she starts “grilling” her “victim” The introduction should mention why your scientist was revolutionary. It should NOT include the answer to any of your 10 questions.
4. You will present your “interview” to the class (please choose a partner to be Barbara and you will take on the role of your scientist). Bonus points will be awarded to those who get into character and show a high level of creativity (costumes and props are encouraged!). You must also pass in a hard copy of this assignment to me.