In this TED Talk, engineer and entrepreneur Melanie Flores leads us through some ways of helping and guiding female teenagers interested in STEM during their high school years.

This video helps teachers encourage girls to study STEAM by showing them a successful woman that has found her own company and works as a teacher and a mentor for girls.

TYPE OF THE ACTIVITY:

Video

DURATION:

4 min 55 seconds

TEACHING AID:

Computers, tablets or smartphones. Internet connection.

TEACHING PRACTICE (STEP BY STEP):

– This material can be used to apply STEAM knowledge in the classroom using female references.

– Teachers can use this material to foster girls’ interest in STEAM subjects and careers, while also reducing gendered stereotypes.

– The video showcases successful women in various STEAM careers, which can inspire girls to pursue similar paths.

– General guidelines for using the video in class include explaining the importance of STEAM, highlighting successful women in STEAM careers, discussing how STEAM principles apply to different industries, and sharing strategies for overcoming challenges.

– The importance of STEAM courses for girls should be recapped, and additional resources for girls interested in STEAM should be provided.

MATERIALS:

Download/print this plan of the activity (pdf.)

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