The aim of the activity is to raise pupils’ awareness of women dedication to science and the respect and recognition of their accomplishments by society.
Students will become familiar with the life of Prof. Ana Aslan, who became well known internationallythrough the development of the first drug created to delay the aging process, Gerovital H3.
OTOPENI, Romania – The Ana Aslan National Institute of Gerontology and Geriatrics, founded by Prof. Ana Aslan, MD, in 1952, is the first Institute of Geriatrics and Gerontology in the world.
TYPE OF THE ACTIVITY:
Video / Article
DURATION:
50 minutes
TEACHING AID:
Smart board, paper, internet connection
TEACHING PRACTICE (STEP BY STEP):
1. Brainstorming
The activity begins with a short brainstorming about the gender stereotype “Hard science is still profoundly associated with masculinity”.
Examples ( Boys are more oriented towards science and practical activities, girls are more idealistic than boys, the number of successful men in sciences is higher, women cannot have a career, they have to take care of the family)
2. Interactive debate
Do you agree that there are no enough successful women in science? Can you argument why?
Individually, the participants formulate points of view for and against the debated stereotype. Student will state, in a convincing way, both arguments/counterarguments.
3. Demonstration, visual aids https://youtu.be/n-Cxlgp2-t4
Discussions will follow regarding the opinion of the listeners after knowing the material presented.
After watching the video on the life of Prof. Ana Aslan, students will be able to draw the conclusion about the proposed topic: There is a need to focus on career awareness and planning to empower girls to pursue a STEAM profession.
4. Research
Students are invited to search for internet more examples of successful women.
MATERIALS:
Download/print this plan of the activity (pdf).
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