People Who Changed the World

Marie Curie

Sytnikova Mariya
 Marie’s Legacy
Marie’s story encouraged more
women and girls to study
science. Her discoveries had a
big impact on medicine and the
treatment of illnesses. Today, a
charity that helps people
suffering from serious illnesses
is named after her.
 Questions

1.What awards did Marie Curie receive ?

1. The Nobel Prize

2.How did Marie Curie contribute towards the

First World War effort?

2. She created and transported more than 200 X-Ray

machines to be used in field hospitals near the front lines

3. What element did Marie Curie name after her homeland?

3.Polonium