Origins of Life Scientists

Choose
three of the scientists below to research.  You will turn in a typed description of the scientists, which will include:

Requirements
- Name of Scientist
- Picture of scientist or clip art representing what they did
- Place of Birth
- Years Lived
- Important theory developed on life
- Explanation of that theory
- Year theory developed
- What the general science community thought of the theory
- Any other interesting facts

Scientists
- Francesco Redi
- John Needham
- Lazzaro Spallanzani
- Louis Pasteur
- Alexander Oparin
- Stanley Miller
- Harold Urey

Presentation of Report
- Reports should be typed in 12-point font with one-inch top & bottom margins and 1.25 inch side margins (standard for Microsoft Word).
- Headings for each requirement should be given.  Paragraphs are not required.  Neatly bulleted reports will be accepted.
- Picture or clip art should be included
- Cover page should include:  the 3 scientists names centered and underlined on paper, with your name, date, and period on bottom right of paper.  No pictures should be on the cover page.

Presentation in Class
- Choose one of your scientists to present to the class.
- Design a poster of the importance your scientist gave to the scientific community.
- Explain poster to class



Report Due:_____________________________

Presentation will be on:____________________________________
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