Science Sampler - Eggheads: Pioneers of genetics | NSTA

Science Sampler - Eggheads: Pioneers of genetics

Science Scope -- March 2006

Today, scientific discoveries can feel anonymous to students. We take many breakthrough discoveries for granted. This timeline activity was created to renew the notion that individual actions make a difference in the progress of scientific thought. Students will enjoy this "eggscellent" learning experience as they construct famous scientists out of eggs, and make a connection between a person and the impact of his or her impact in advancing the field of genetics.

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