
The session begins by thinking about how many famous men we know in the world of STEAM and goes on to explore the role women have played. We will discover and discuss the importance of the work of famous women in STEAM.
TYPE OF THE ACTIVITY:
Lesson plan scenario, ppt
DURATION:
1 period x 45 minutes
TEACHING AID:
Teaching PowerPoint ppt, a computer, media, smartboard, and worksheet for reflection
TEACHING PRACTICE (STEP BY STEP):
The lesson plan scenario will lead to discussion and reflection: the students will be asked to reflect on their own strengths and to think about how they can use those in future careers.
MATERIALS:
PowerPoint presentation (ppt).
Download/print this plan of the activity (pdf.)
SOURCES:
- https://www.wonderslist.com/top-10-famous-women-scientists-in-history/
- 17 Famous Female Scientists Who Helped Change the World (glo balcitizen.org)
- Meet 10 Women in Science Who Changed the World | Discover Magazine
- 11 Trailblazing Female Scientists That You Need to Know (mymodernmet.com)
- Famous Female Architects: Breaking barriers and building the future – archisoup | Architecture Guides & Resources
- The 10 most influential women in tech right now – Big Think Women in Technology
- 10 of the Most Famous Women in Technology who Changed the World – Women in Technology