History of the Nobel Prize
Let's explore the history behind one of the most famous awards in the world - the Nobel Prize! We will look at it's evolution since 1895, some of its most famous winners, and discuss why it is so coveted. #academic
Tina Hugall MHA MBA
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1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 6 - 9
It's one of the most famous and prestigious prizes in the world. From Marie Curie, Theodore Roosevelt, Albert Einstein, the Dali Lama, Nelson Mandela, and Malala Yousafzai, the list of winners is a look at some of the greatest minds and doers in modern world history. The first Nobel Prizes were awarded in Stockholm, Sweded in 1901, 5 years after the death of Alfred Nobel, the Swedish inventor of dynamite and other explosives. In this class, we will take a look at Nobel's life and what inspired him to create the prizes. We will take a look at its evolution over the last 120 years, discuss the few times they were not awarded, the inclusion of Economics in 1969, and many of its famous recipients.
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Parental Guidance
There may be some Youtube videos that are seen during this class. I will share my screen and learners will not need to access them on their own.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
Some of the sources used for this class are, but not limited to:
Smithsonian
Britannica
National Geographic
PBS
Library of Congress
Joined March, 2018
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Master's Degree from Louisiana State University
I have been an educator on Outschool since February of 2018. I have my MBA and MHA, both of which have taught me the value of conducting research and asking questions. I have a passion for history and learning. You can usually find me in the middle of 2-3 books or watching a documentary. Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$13
per classMeets once
50 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-15
3-10 learners per class
