Introduction
February 11 is International Day of Women and Girls in Science. 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 have a chance to evaluate ways of doing this, as well as reading about alternative approaches. There are optional extension tasks at the end of the lesson.
Aims:
- To practise speaking skills in a discussion about women in science
- To develop vocabulary related to science
- To practise reading skills
Age group:
Teenagers and adults
Level:
CEF level B2 and above
Time:
90 minutes approximately
Materials:
The lesson plan and student worksheet are available to download in PDF format below
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