WHS.SS.27.E

Identify the contributions of significant scientists and inventors such as Marie Curie, Thomas Edison, Albert Einstein, Louis Pasteur, and James Watt.

World History Studies · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010

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Vocabulary
contributionssignificant scientistssignificant inventorsMarie CurieThomas EdisonAlbert EinsteinLouis PasteurJames Watt
Skills
  • identify (contributions of significant scientists and inventors) #dok1
  • recognize (the roles of individuals in scientific and technological progress) #dok1
  • summarize (the impact of selected scientists and inventors on society) #dok2
  • analyze (the significance of scientific and technological achievements by named individuals) #dok3
  • compare (the contributions of different scientists and inventors) #dok3
Learning Targets
  • I can identify the contributions of Marie Curie, Thomas Edison, Albert Einstein, Louis Pasteur, and James Watt. #dok1
  • I can recognize significant scientific and technological advancements made by these individuals. #dok1
  • I can summarize the impact of discoveries and inventions by key scientists and inventors. #dok2
  • I can analyze how these contributions influenced society and technological progress. #dok3
  • I can compare the significance of different scientific and technological contributions. #dok3
Big Ideas
  • Scientific and technological advancements by individuals have shaped the modern world.
  • The contributions of key scientists and inventors have had lasting impacts on society and industry.
Essential Questions
  • How did the contributions of Marie Curie, Thomas Edison, Albert Einstein, Louis Pasteur, and James Watt influence the course of history?
  • What scientific and technological advances are these individuals most known for?
  • How have the inventions and discoveries of these scientists and inventors affected our daily lives?
  • In what ways do the achievements of these individuals compare and contrast with each other?
  • Why is it important to understand the contributions of scientists and inventors in the context of world history?