Grade+8+Mathematician+Project

Facebook for Mathematicians

1. To research a notable mathematician and discover his/her contributions to modern mathematics.
 * __ Objectives __** :

1. Choose a mathematician (a few sites are listed below)
 * __ Procedure __** :

The Greatest Mathematicians Women Mathematicians Mathematicians Periodic Table of Mathematicians

2. Research your mathematician. **//*See Requirements below.*//** 3. Download the Facebook PowerPoint Template from the Wiki [|Facebook sample page - JFK.ppt] 4. Create a Facebook Page for your mathematician.

1. Slide 1 – **//The Profile Tab//**
 * __ Requirements __** :
 * Mathematician name
 * A picture of your mathematician.
 * Find some information about your mathematician – //network, birthday, political affiliation if possible, religion if possible, hometown.//
 * Friends – Names and pictures of 6 friends/colleagues.
 * Two realistic status updates – //be sure to include dates.//
 * Four wall posts from friends.

2. Slide 2 – **//The Info Tab//**
 * Fill in all categories of **Basic Information**, **Personal Information and Contact Information.** As much information as you can find—some categories may not be applicable to your mathematician depending on the time period he/she lived.
 * Photos – Create 2 albums.

3. Slide 3 – **//The Photos Tab//**
 * Find between 6 and 8 photos of your mathematician
 * Create 2 albums and a Profile Photo.

** Remember, plagiarism is not acceptable. Always communicate your findings using your own words!! **