Women scientists who changed the world

In groups, students make profile cards of famous women scientists and present their discoveries.

Steps

1. The teacher assigns each group a person: Marie Skłodowska-Curie, Ada Lovelace, Rosalind Franklin, Jane Goodall, Katherine Johnson, Valentina Tereshkova.
2. Groups look in books or online for information: when she lived, what she discovered, what difficulties she faced.
3. They make a profile card like a game card: picture, superpower (discovery), fun fact.
4. The cards are presented to the class.
5. Discussion: are there jobs only for boys or only for girls?

Tip: Laminate the cards and turn them into a quiz game for future lessons.

Materials needed

• White A4 card (1 sheet per group)
• Coloured markers (1 set per group)