Diverse Scientists of the Western World

What’s included:

• 14 scientist cards including photo, name card, description card and control card for each scientist
• 2 lessons of 7 scientists each for manageable independent work
• Scientists include George Washington Carver, Dorothy Johnson Vaughan, Nettie Maria Stevens, Benjamin Banneker, Albert Einstein, Maria Montessori and more
• PDF format, print, cut and laminate

How to use: Children match each scientist’s photo card to their name and description card, then self-check using the control card. A natural starting point for deeper biographical study. Children who are drawn to a particular scientist are encouraged to research further independently.

Perfect for: Montessori elementary classrooms, homeschool families, and teachers looking for diverse, inclusive science biography materials for grades 1 to 5. Suitable for use year round, including Black History Month, Women’s History Month and Science Week. Particularly well suited for special education settings, neurodivergent learners, and any child who benefits from hands-on, visual, and multi-sensory approaches to learning.