International day of women and girls in science - 11th February
This collection of resources have been collated to support the United Nations International day of women and girls in science which recognises the critical role women play in science and technology, and promotes full and equal access and participation in STEM subjects for women and girls.
The first items in the collection give case studies of women who have been successful in the world of science, technology and engineering. The 'Inspiring Scientists' from the Royal Society and the 'Born to engineer' and 'Women in space' collections include some excellent female role models to highlight the many career opportunities available. The second part of the collection includes ideas on how to challenge gender stereotyping in the classroom.
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STEM Case Study: Ringwood School (STEM Role Models)
This case study describes how Ringwood School promotes STEM subjects and careers to girls, through its Role Models Scheme.
The scheme stemmed from teachers needing additional help with low ability year seven classes, however its success has seen this expand into year eight classes.
Recognising the...
Redraw the balance
This video reveals the reality of gender stereotyping amongst primary school children. When asked to draw a firefighter, surgeon and a fighter pilot, 61 pictures were drawn of men and only 5 were female. This film from Employers and Education helps to raise issues and challenge stereotypes amongst primary -age...
STEM Club support: diversity
This activity challenges stereotypes by asking students to draw and describe an engineer and then requiring them to explain their drawings together with discussing stereotypes. There are career profiles and further activities for teachers to pursue with their students.
Darwin's Women
This film, from the University of Cambridge, explores the emergence of women scientists in the Victorian era, and Darwin’s role in helping them to achieve some level of prominence despite the social constraints of the time.
The Darwin Correspondence Project is researching Charles Darwin's letters and has...
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| Subject(s) | Careers, Design and technology, Engineering, Science |
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| Age | 5-7, 7-11, 11-14, 14-16, 16-19, FE/HE |
| Published | n.a |
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| Direct URL | https://www.stem.org.uk/cxhhn8 |
