Introduction
In this lesson, students read an article about some of the reasons why there are fewer girls and women interested in working in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and what's happening to encourage equality in these fields. Students will evaluate different ways of doing this, including a video produced by the EU to encourage girls and women to study and work in the field of science. There are optional extension tasks at the end of the lesson.
Teachers can use a student worksheet or presentation for this lesson (for a low-printing option). They will need copies of reading texts for Task 6.
Learning outcomes:
- Use vocabulary related to gender equality and discrimination
- Use vocabulary related to working in science
- Identify the gist and specific information in an article about women and girls in science
- Discuss ways to encourage girls and women to study and work in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics
Age and level:
13-17, Adults (B1+)
Time:
Approximately 80-90 minutes
Materials:
The materials can be downloaded below.
- Lesson plan
- Presentation (PDF or PowerPoint)
- Student worksheet
- Task 6 Reading texts
In addition, teachers will need a video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iuJ1zp-QT8o
Comments
International women in Science day
The worksheet talks about a video. How can I have access to it?
Hi emma,
The link in the associated teachers' lesson plan (on the web page too) is to this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iuJ1zp-QT8o , hope that helps! I've also found it interesting to get groups of students to research a 'little known but important' woman scientist - this page has been useful, https://www.sciencefocus.com/science/10-amazing-women-in-science-history-you-really-should-know-about/ and any 'google search' will give you more too :)
Anne
TeachingEnglish team