Famous Mathematician Project. Due: Tuesday, May 7, 2013. Project Outline:
Students will use resources to research a famous mathematician. A power point ...
Famous Mathematician Project Due: Tuesday, May 7, 2013 Project Outline: Students will use resources to research a famous mathematician. A power point, Prezi, poster board, etc., will then be created providing a biography on a famous mathematician. Everyone will then have the option of presenting their findings to the class. Here are three links with suggested mathematician lists: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_female_mathematicians http://www.thefamouspeople.com/mathematicians.php http://fabpedigree.com/james/greatmm.htm
1. Title page with a photo 2. Typical biographical data (date of birth, death, family information, nationality, education, employment, ....) 3. Description of their upbringing 4. Factors that encouraged their study of math 5. Any obstacles they had to overcome 6. Their key contributions to math 7. Notable qualities, interests, hobbies or life experiences 8. Examples of how you think their discoveries are used today 9. Interesting facts page. This could be quotations by or about your mathematician. 10. Resources (at least two)
Grading:
The project should have at least 8 slides but no more than 20 slides. Be sure that all information is accurate.
