Early Astronomer Wanted Poster Project
Be on the look out for this man!
Albert Einstein
WANTED for the Theory of Relativity
Requirements:
1. Poster must be on an 8½ x 11” sheet of paper. 5 points
2. Mug shot-We need to know what they look like! 5 points
3. Wanted by who? 5 points
4. First, Middle, and Last name of astronomer 2.5 points
5. Birth Date and Year of Death or if still alive. 2.5 points
6. What country were they born in and where did they do their work? 5 points
7. What was their contribution/model to astronomy? 5-8 complete sentences, in your own words for full credit. 15 points
8. Bibliography 7.5 points
9. Your name in the bottom right corner 2.5 points
For Bonus Points: Choose 5 of the following requirements to add to your poster.
1. A quote by your scientist
2. 1-2 additional pictures of your scientist
3. A picture of what they worked on, ex. discovered Pluto
4. If they had any other jobs, ex. teacher, lawyer, doctor, etc.
5. Where they went to school/college
6. Family Information: husband/wife, children, parents, brothers, sisters, etc.
7. What else was happening in history when he/she was famous, ex WWII
8. Did this scientist work with another scientist? Who was it and what did they do?
9. Are there any museums or other places that are named after your scientist?
10. Place your poster on a piece of construction paper to make it sturdy and add a border
Gallery of Early Astronomers Walk
Name of Astronomer / Dates they were born and died / Contribution or Model / How would our understanding of the our world, solar system and/or universe be different?Name of Astronomer / Dates they were born and died / Contribution or Model / How would our understanding of the our world, solar system and/or universe be different?