This speaking and reading lesson for teenagers and adults at CEF level B2 and above looks at the theme of women and girls in science

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

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Comments

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 09/03/2022 - 18:23

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

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