About the famous scientist wheel
Spin for a famous scientist, then research their big discovery. The list spans physics, chemistry, biology, math and computing, and includes scientists whose work is often overlooked, like Rosalind Franklin and Katherine Johnson.
Ways to use it
- Assign scientist research or biography projects.
- Science warm-up: what did they discover?
- Women in STEM or Black History Month lessons.
What’s on this wheel (18)
- Albert Einstein
- Marie Curie
- Isaac Newton
- Charles Darwin
- Galileo Galilei
- Nikola Tesla
- Rosalind Franklin
- Ada Lovelace
- Jane Goodall
- Stephen Hawking
- Louis Pasteur
- Gregor Mendel
- Katherine Johnson
- George Washington Carver
- Rachel Carson
- Alan Turing
- Nicolaus Copernicus
- Thomas Edison
Frequently asked questions
What is Rosalind Franklin known for?
Her X-ray images of DNA, especially "Photo 51", were key evidence for DNA’s double-helix structure.
What did Katherine Johnson do?
She was a NASA mathematician whose calculations helped send astronauts into orbit and to the Moon.
Is the wheel really random?
Yes. The winner is chosen by your browser’s random number generator before the wheel starts turning, and every slice has the same chance.
Can I save or share my wheel?
Click "Save" to keep the wheel in My wheels in this browser, or "Share wheel" to copy a link that opens your exact list on any device.