March is Women's History Month, and Education World has a list of videos educators can use in the classroom to teach about some of the most prominent women of all time. This video roundup series looks at Marie Curie, a physicist and chemist who helped develop radioactivity and who was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize.
Along with each video, Education World provides a suggested grade level and description.
Great Minds of Europe - Marie Curie
Source: YouTube
Run Time: 59:03
Grade Level: 8-12
Description: This lengthy biography follows the life and accomplishments of Marie Curie.
Marie Curie- Mini Biography
Source: Biography.com
Run Time: 3:04
Grade Level: 6-10
Description: This short video looks at Marie Curie's work on radioactivity and her eventual success in discovering polonium, radium, and X-rays.
Marie Curie: Great Minds
Source: YouTube - SciShow
Run Time: 9:42
Grade Level: 7-10
Description: In this video, a host named Hank shares why Marie Curie is one of his favorite female physicists. He also dives into her life and successes in an interesting and entertaining way.
Article by Kassondra Granata, Education World Contributor
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