

For any one of these assignments you could select the same person to study, Pythagoras. Or perhaps the music teacher will set you anĪssignment to discover a character who made a musical breakthrough. It could be that for a science project you investigate the life of a scientist, such as an astronomer, who made important discoveries about what we know today about our earth or other planets. You might be required in social studies to choose a person who has had a huge impact on many cultures and many people throughout time.

You may be asked to describe the work of a famous mathematician and how that influences what you learn

During the schoo l year you are often asked, in different areas of the curriculum, to research the life of and write a report about somebody who has greatly influenced life and learning.
