It is important for students to understand that what they learn in science class is the product of the hard work of those who have come before them. It is the author's job to help them understand this work and to encourage them to be future contributors to the understanding of how nature works. As stated in the National Science Education Standards, all students should develop understanding of science as a human endeavor, the nature of science, and the history of science (NRC 1996). To this end, the author developed The Great Scientist Project, which familiarizes students with the lives and accomplishments of the men and women who have made significant contributions to science. The project is briefly described in this article.