A Hotlist on Famous Scientists

A Hotlist on Famous Scientists
An Internet Hotlist on Famous Scientists

created by Cindy Wilkinson

Introduction | Taking a Look at Benjamin Franklin | Taking a Look at Louis Pasteur | Taking a Look at Albert Einstein

Introduction

In addition to using books and magazines to find out about Famous Scientists, why not also use the power of the Internet? The links below will get you started.

The Internet Resources

Taking a Look at Benjamin Franklin

PBS Benjamin Franklin - An electrifying site that is fun to browse!
Inventor of the Week: Benjamin Franklin - Here is a good summary of Ben's life story.
Explore Ben Franklin's Kite and Rod - Several online interactives covering electricity, Ben's town, Ben's travels around the world, and Ben's virtues. Lastly, learn how to build a kite.

Taking a Look at Louis Pasteur

Life Story of Louis Pasteur - An easy to read summary of Louis Pasteur's life story.
Inventor of the Week: Louis Pasteur - A brief summary of Pasteur's contributions to society.
Louis Pasteur Disproves Evolution - A summary of Louis Pasteur disproving spontaneous generation.
The Microbe Zoo - A fun microbe activity corresponding with Louis Pasteur.
Plants in a Bottle - More About Yeast - Yeast discussion and activity corresponding with Pasteur

Taking a Look at Albert Einstein

All About Albert Einstein - A thorough site for a serious study of Albert Einstein's life and contributions in science.
Activities with Einstein - This site gives two interactive science activities relating to light and time travel.

Content by Cindy Wilkinson, cwilk@internet49.com
http://www.kn.sbc.com/wired/fil/pages/listfamoussci.html
Last revised Mon Nov 10 15:19:59 US/Pacific 2003