Activity

Scientist introduction

In this activity, students find out more about the scientists featured on our site, with a focus on those involved in medical imaging techniques. They use this information to introduce each scientist to the rest of their class.

This activity can be adapted to introduce scientists from other science areas.

By the end of this activity, students should be able to:

  • demonstrate knowledge of a chosen scientist’s background and work

  • create an introduction for a chosen scientist and present this to their class.

Download the Word file (see link below) for:

  • introduction/background notes

  • what you need

  • what to do.

Related content

The article Working as a scientist provides a very brief overview of dozens of scientists featured on the Hub. Use it to discover some of the reasons people choose a science-related career, and some of things you can do if you are curious to begin a career in science.

Science over time: Standing on the shoulders of giants curates stories of some of the great scientists featured on the Hub.

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Like graphic novels? To be a scientist is a ready-to-use cross-curricular teaching resource. It uses the Connected graphic biography Betty Batham: Biologist. Betty was a ground-breaking female scientist ahead of her time.

 Can I work in the space industry? uses videos, statements and personal dispositions to explore the diversity of career opportunities in the growing space industry.

Published: 12 May 2008