Do You Speak Science? Marie Curie
Bring the inspiring story of Marie Curie into your classroom with this ready-to-use STEM and English resource designed for upper elementary and middle school learners.
Students will discover how a determined young woman from Poland became one of the greatest scientists in history. Through engaging readings, missions, investigations and hands-on STEM activities, they will explore her discoveries, her Nobel Prizes, her work during World War I and her lasting legacy.
What’s Included?
Eye-catching cover
Introduction comic

Green Level
Reading
True or False
Vocabulary Match
Multiple Choice
Fill in the Blanks
Timeline poster

Blue Level
Reading: Her Discoveries
True or False
Vocabulary Match
Writing Activity
Debate

Purple Level Missions
Mission A: From Poland to France
Mission B: The Sorbonne and the Nobel Prizes
Mission C: From World War I to Saving Lives
Mission D: From the Panthéon to History

Tourist Corner: Follow Marie Curie in Paris

STEM Challenges
Separate a Mixture
Invisible Rays

Poster: Marie Curie’s Legacy
Poster: Remarkable Woman in a Man’s World
Ending Comic
Complete Answer Key
Skills Developed
Reading comprehension
Scientific vocabulary
Critical thinking
Historical investigation
Speaking and discussion
Writing
STEM inquiry
Problem solving
Perfect for science lessons, Women’s History Month, STEM projects, biography studies, substitute plans, enrichment activities, early finishers and cross-curricular learning.
Discover the woman who changed science… and inspired generations