Marie Curie is famous for discovering two important radioactive elements called radium and polonium. She was a pioneer in studying radioactivity, which is the energy released by certain materials. Marie Curie was also the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, receiving awards in Physics in 1903 and in Chemistry in 1911 for her amazing work.
Spark your thinking!
1. Set up your science mini spark recording page: #6: Marie Curie
2. Read this article about Marie Curie. Make a 5 question quiz to go along with the article. Include an answer key.
3. Watch this video. Take detailed notes on your recording page while watching. Include at least 8 pieces of information in your notes.
4. Choose 2 of these questions to answer with at least 3 thoughtful sentences. Remind your teacher that the answer key can be found in the science mini spark folder.
- Describe Marie Curie’s early life and the challenges she faced in pursuing her education.
- What motivated Marie Curie to enroll in the Floating University, and what was its significance?
- What were the key discoveries made by Marie Curie in her research on radiation?
- How did Marie Curie’s work during World War I change medical practices?
- In what ways did Marie Curie’s discoveries influence the field of science, particularly in medicine and physics?
- Reflect on the personal cost Marie Curie faced as a result of her research. What can we learn from her story?
5. Share your science mini spark recording page with your teacher/EY coordinator.