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Next time you need an X-ray in your doctor’s office, give a shout out to a heroic female scientist named Marie Curie. Marie was born over 150 years ago and lived at a time when very few women went to college, studied chemistry, or had memorable careers in the field of science. Because Marie’s discoveries were so important, she is the only person ever to win the famous Nobel Prize in two different areas of science. Learn about her famous discoveries, understand what an X-ray is, and how Marie’s invention saved thousands of lives in World War I. Scour today’s newspaper to find people making a difference in your community, then write about someone you know and admire. Someday you may be the scientist in the headlines!
In this issue students will:
- read informational biographical text about Marie Curie
- learn about the Nobel Prize
- understand Marie’s contributions to science and history
- edit a short article to correct spelling and grammar
- locate women making a difference in the news
- write descriptively about a woman you admire
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