Since 1901, the Nobel Prize has been honoring men and women from all corners of the

globe for outstanding achievements in physics, chemistry, medicine, literature, and for work in peace. The foundations for the prize were laid in 1895 when Alfred Nobel wrote his last will, leaving much of his wealth to the establishment of the Nobel Prize.

Alfred Nobel The Man Behind the Nobel Prize

scientist, inventor, entrepreneur, author and pacifist.

Nominations for Nobel Prize

1. In groups of 4, you will research information

about your candidate using textbook, internet, class notes, etc.

2. On a separate sheet of paper answer key

questions about your candidate.

3. Then you will create a meme to show support

for your candidate.

4. Present your information and meme to the

class on Wednesday.

Nobel Prize Candidates

Henry Bessemer 198-199 Florence Nightingale 204

Thomas Edison 199 Elizabeth Cady Stanton 212

Louis Pasteur 203-204

Charles Darwin 214-215

Nobel Prize Candidates

Henry Bessemer 198-199

Thomas Edison 199

Michael Faraday 199

Wright Brothers 200

Gugielmo Marconi 201

Louis Pasteur 203-204

Florence Nightingale 204

Elizabeth Cady Stanton 212

Charles Darwin 214-215

Nomination Criteria
Medicine, Literature, or Peace)

DUTIES 1. Research 2. Meme 3. Present

You must answer the following information about your candidate (on a separate sheet of paper):
1. Identify which Nobel Prize you are nominating your candidate for. (Physics, Chemistry, 2. Candidates background information o General information (D.O.B., education, early struggles, occupation etc.) 3. What did your candidate contribute/give to the world? o Why is their contribution important? How did their contribution improve life during the Industrial Revolution? Did it? o How was the world changed because of them? What would the world be like if your candidate did not make this contribution? 4. Provide a STRONG argument why your candidate should receive the Nobel Prize over

others.