unit5Forceofnature.pptVIP

Unit 5 Force of Nature Barbara Goldsmith Warming-up Name some great scientists in the world. What special qualities do they possess in common? What do you expect to read in this text? Barbara Goldsmith a noted prize-winning writer and social historian; has written for The New York Times, Vanity Fair and The New Yorker ; received the Literacy Partners’ Lifetime Achievement Award on May 6, 2009 On January 7th, 2007 Barbara Goldsmith was informed that she had just earned The American Institute of Physics (and its 13 affiliated organizations) highest honor for a writer, its Science Writing Award for Obsessive Genius: The Inner World of Marie Curie. Marie Curie(1867-1934) Polish-born physicist and chemist; Discovered radioactivity, polonium and radium. the first person honored with two Nobel Prizes, and the first female professor at the University of Paris. 1906:Pierre killed in a street accident; 1934: Marie died of aplastic anemia. The damaging effects of radiation were then not yet known, and much of her work had been carried out in a shed without any safety measures. in 1995, in honor of their achievements, the remains of both were transferred to the Paris Panthéon. (the first woman so honored) Due to their levels of radioactivity, her papers from the 1890s are considered too dangerous to handle. Those who wish to consult them must wear protective clothing. Keep in mind… Implication of the title Comment on Marie Curie as a woman and a scientist introduction Why did the author idolize Marie Curie? “a super-competent multi-tasker” Body Report on the major events in Marie Curie’s life. How did Pierre’s death affect Marie Curie’s life? Find more qualities in Marie Curie’s personality. Language points Cry one’s eyes out; cry one’s heart out They were the toast of ….— They were highly respected by the European scientists, honored and entertained in a generous way, and visited at home in Paris by devoted/faithful followers from as far away as NZ.. The