What Scientist is That? Make sure you discuss clichés associated with scientists - male, white coats, bad hair, test tubes, pens in pockets etc. It is said that 78% of people cannot name one scientist let alone discuss their field of exploration. Your challenge -to inspire in your students an appreciation for the work done by scientists. Introduction - In your opinion which scientist has had the biggest impact on life in the world today.   A Possible List - Isaac Newton, Albert Einstein, Marie Curie, Louis Pasteur, James Watt, Michael Faraday, Thomas Edison, Guglielmo Marconi, Nikola Tesla, Ernest Rutherford, Charles Babbage, Leonardo da Vinci, Robert Oppenheimer, James D. Watson & Francis Collins, Michio Kaku, Wernher von Braun, Rosalind Franklin, James Watson and Francis Crick. and for the Australians - Professor Ian Frazer, Dr Karl Kruszelnicki, Peter Doherty, Barry Marshall, John Eccles, Macfarlane Burnett, Howard Florey & Lawrence Bragg. To name but a few :) Task - Part One - Each child is to present a 2 minute presentation on a particular scientist. They may read from a mind map that has: a picture of the scientist at the centre, when born and died, a couple of points about their early life and early education, their major field of work, why they are famous and how their work influences our life today. Part Two - Debate who has had the biggest influence. More Science & Technology