Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences

High school (ages 12+)
Science & Technology

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Date:

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-swedish-academy-of-sciences

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 founding date?June 2, 1739
2. What is the primary mandate?To promote natural sciences and mathematics and strengthen their influence in society
3. When was it founded and why?It was started on June 2, 1739 during the Age of Enlightenment to promote science and math.
4. Does it give out the Nobel Prizes?Yes, it chooses the winners for the Nobel Prizes in Physics, Chemistry, and Economics.

Age of Enlightenment: An 18th-century intellectual and cultural movement emphasizing reason and individualism.
Dissemination of Knowledge: The act of spreading information and findings widely to a broad audience.
Cross-disciplinary Dialogue: Communication and collaboration between experts from different fields of study.