Overview
Women in Science (STEM): Research little known discoveries made by women. Identify at least five discoveries made by women that most people are unaware of. Then, choose one of the women and research her life, the method of discovery, and the impact of the discovery on our current lives and write five pages from her diary about her experiences while she made her discovery. Here are some sources but you may continue looking for additional surprises.
http://inventors.about.com/library/inventors/blkevlar.htm
http://inventors.about.com/od/womeninventors/fl/Mary-Anderson-Inventor-of-the-Windshield-Wiper.htm
http://inventors.about.com/od/lstartinventions/a/liquid_paper.htm