In this lesson, students will be introduced to the important role women had in the society.

This main idea of this lesson is:

● Encourage your students to learn more about the accomplishments “Women In STEM”.

● Raise awareness of the lack of women in science, and encourage students to consider why this might be so.

TYPE OF THE ACTIVITY:

Lesson plan, videos

DURATION:

The lesson can be divided in two Lessons each one of 45 min.

1. Challenge – 45 min

2. Extraordinary women scientists 4 videos (video 1,2,3,4) – 45 min.

TEACHING AID:

Internet, Laptop, computer, paper

TEACHING PRACTICE (STEP BY STEP):

Women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics- STEM

Despite some positive changes, a gender gap in STEM persists around the world. The lesson plan senario can view the Catalytic effect of eight extraordinary women scientists and entrepreneurs, and highlight their ambition, courage, and life-changing, chance-taking, thrill-seeking love of science.

MATERIALS:

The Lesson Plan (pdf.)

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

SOURCES:

Women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM): Quick take. Catalyst (2022).

https://www.catalyst.org/research/women-in-science-technology-engineering-and-mathematics-stem/

Gall, Mary Kenley, et al. “Women in Chemistry.” Science History Institute, 3 Nov. 2021, https://www.sciencehistory.org/learn/women-in-chemistry.

https://www.sciencehistory.org/learn/women-in-chemistry