Do You Speak Science? Irène Joliot-Curie

Discover the inspiring story of a Nobel Prize-winning scientist!

Bring science and history together with this engaging, ready-to-use resource about Irène Joliot-Curie, one of France’s greatest scientists. Through reading activities, historical missions, STEM challenges, detective investigations and creative writing, students discover how curiosity, perseverance and teamwork can change the world.

Designed for upper elementary and middle school learners, this resource develops reading comprehension, historical knowledge, scientific literacy and critical thinking.

What’s included?

Comic introduction featuring Enzo, Lisa and Korentin

Green Level: Who was Irène Joliot-Curie?

Blue Level: The discovery of artificial radioactivity

Purple Level: Four historical missions following Irène from childhood to the Nobel Prize

Timeline poster

The Curie family poster

Women in Science poster

Tourist Corner: Following the Curie Family in Paris

STEM Challenge

Detective Challenge

Creative writing activity

Comic ending

Complete answer key

Skills developed

Reading comprehension

Science literacy

French history

Critical thinking

Scientific inquiry

Vocabulary development

Writing

Discussion and debate

Perfect for:

French History

Science

Cross-curricular learning

STEM enrichment

Gifted learners

Independent work

Homework

Centers

A motivating resource that introduces students to an exceptional scientist while highlighting the importance of perseverance, discovery and scientific curiosity.**