Thirteen Ed Online - Women are Popping up in Technology

		Research Log Women are Popping up in Technology 1. Visit the following Web sites and write down at least 3 famous women or groups of women who have contributed to the development of science and/or technology. What were their major accomplishments? The National Women's Hall of Fame http://www.greatwomen.org Women in Science and Engineering http://library.thinkquest.org/CR0211523 A. B. C. 2. Pick one woman or group of women to write about. As a step towards your final project, brainstorm ideas for the items listed below. Remember, your stories are meant to spread the word about women's contributions to science and technology. Characters (What woman or women would you like to write about? What other significant people affected her life?) Setting (Where did she live and work?) Plot (How did she get to be a key figure in science or technology?) Conflicts (What were some obstacles that stood in her way?) Resolution(s) (How did she overcome those obstacles?) 3. Visit the following Web sites to discover the wonderful world of paper engineering. Keep in mind that you will want to use what you learn for your book. Take notes on some key steps involved in making a pop-up picture. Aunt Annie's Crafts Http://www.auntannie.com How to Make Pop-Ups http://www.makersgallery.com/joanirvine/howto.html Notes: