Marie Curie research - What did you learn?

Marie Curie research - What did you learn?

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Curie’s childhood was challenging for all of the following reasons EXCEPT…

her family struggled financially.

her mother died when she was young.

her country was invaded by Russia.

her family didn’t believe in educating girls.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following describes how Curie was able to attend school?

Curie and her sister took turns supporting each other financially.

Curie worked multiple jobs while she was in school.

Curie received a full scholarship to the Sorbonne in Paris.

Curie worked for several years before attending school.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Curie made all of the following contributions to science EXCEPT…

she developed atomic physics.

she discovered that uranium releases rays.

she discovered new elements.

she developed the theory of radioactivity.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Which detail best supports Marie Curie's contributions to the field of science?

“Marie worked as a tutor to financially support her sister. In the evenings, she read physics and math textbooks and took courses at a free underground university.” (Paragraph 3)

“After the birth of their first daughter, Pierre asked to join Marie in her lab because her work was so impressive and exciting.” (Paragraph 7)

“That year, she also won the Nobel Prize with her husband and Henri Becquerel for their work on radiation. She was the first woman to earn a Nobel Prize in physics.” (Paragraph 8)

“Curie’s achievements are held up today as an example to the world that women can make huge contributions in any field when they are allowed to pursue it through education and equal opportunities.” (Paragraph 12)

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Marie Curie is mostly remembered as a famous

baker

student

scientist

reader

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Why didn't Marie go to college in Poland?
She wanted to get married.
She didn't want to.
She didn't know Polish.
Women were not allowed to go to college in Poland.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

What new theory did Marie invent when she was studying uranium?

Science

Uranium

Radioactivity

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