Royal Medal

High school (ages 12+)
Science & Technology

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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/royal-medal

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 administering body?The Royal Society of London
2. What is the award frequency?Annually
3. Who can win the Royal Medal?Scientists who do research in the Commonwealth of Nations, like the UK, Canada, Australia, and others, can be nominated and win the medal.
4. How are people chosen for the Royal Medal?Fellows of the Royal Society and other scientists nominate people, and expert committees look at the work to see if it is original, important, and useful before deciding.

Silver-gilt: A metal finish consisting of a layer of gold applied to a silver base, offering a lustrous appearance.
Natural Knowledge: The systematic study and understanding of the physical and natural world through observation and experimentation.
Applied Sciences: The branch of science concerned with the practical application of knowledge, often leading to technological innovation and problem-solving.
Commonwealth of Nations: A voluntary association of 56 independent sovereign states, the majority of which are former territories of the British Empire.