President of the Royal Society

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/president-of-the-royal-society

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the year of establishment?1660
2. What is the first president?William Brouncker, 2nd Viscount Brouncker
3. How is the President chosen?The President is elected by the Fellows, the scientists who belong to the Society, because they have great scientific careers and can represent the group.
4. Who was the first President of the Royal Society?The first President was William Brouncker, who helped set up the Society when it started in 1660.

Scientific Discourse: The formal exchange of ideas and findings among scientists through publications and discussions.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Scientists from different fields working together on research projects.
Scientific Integrity: Adherence to ethical principles and honest practices in scientific research and reporting.