Women of Science

​Women of Science

Blended Words

New words have been formed through blending.

When two words are blended, shortened versions of the two words are stuck together.​

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Multiple Choice

What is the meaning of hazmat?

• hazardous materials

• hazy materials

• hazardous format

Multiple Choice

What is the meaning of smog?

• smart frog

• smoky fog

• small dog

​Let's view the story of Mary Anning.

Open Ended

What did you learn about the story of Mary Anning?

cardiac arrest - temporary stopping of the heart

hospice - a place to care for the sick

incubator - a device used to care for premature babies​

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​Words to Learn

pediatrics - branch of medicine that deals with children

radioactivity - quality of radiating energy​

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​Words to Learn

Guide Questions

1) How did Marie Curie afford to study in a university?

2) What prize did Marie Curie win in 1903?

3) What did Fe Del Mundo achieve in 1936?

4) What was the machine that Dr. Del Mundo designed?

5) What animal was the focus of Dr. Jane Goodall's studies?​

Answers

1) Marie Curie was able to save money by working as a governess.

2) Marie and Pierre Curie won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1903.

3) In 1936, Dr. Del Mundo was the first Asian woman to enroll at Harvard Medical School.

4) Dr. Del Mundo designed a low-cost incubator.

5) Jane Goodall focused on chimpanzees.