4 Ways to Celebrate Women's History Month with STEM!
March is Women's History Month, a time to celebrate the contributions of women throughout history.
One way to commemorate this important month is by teaching about women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields. There are many inspiring women who have made significant contributions to STEM.
4 Ways to celebrate Women’s History Month with STEM:
Women’s History Month Read Aloud STEM Challenges by Carly and Adam
By teaching about their achievements, we can inspire a new generation of girls to pursue careers in these fields. We have created Women’s History Month Bundles 1 and 2 for you to use in your classroom.
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1. Introduce students to women in STEM fields.
A Girl with A Mind for Math Read Aloud STEM Challenge by Carly and Adam
Start by introducing students to some of the amazing women who have made significant contributions to STEM fields. Use the biographies and other resources in the READ ALOUD STEM Activities BUNDLE to share stories of women like Ada Lovelace, Raye Montague, Grace Hopper, and Mae Jemison.
2. Conduct experiments inspired by women in STEM.
Mae Among the Stars Read Aloud STEM Challenge for Kids by Carly and Adam
For example, you could do an experiment inspired by astronaut Mae Jemison, who was the first African American woman to go to space. In the experiment, students can learn about propulsion and how rockets go to space.
3. Encourage students to create their own inventions.
Dr. Ellen Ochoa Astronaut STEM Activity by Carly and Adam
Many women in STEM were inventors or innovators in their fields. After learning about these women, encourage students to think about their own ideas for inventions or innovations that could make a difference in the world.
You could have students create a robot arm inspired by Dr. Ellen Ochoa using materials like cardboard, string, straws, and paper.
4. Use coding to teach about women in STEM.
Ada Byron Lovelace and the Thinking Machine Read Aloud Book
Coding is an important STEM skill, and it can also be a great way to teach about women in STEM.
Teach about women like Ada Lovelace and Grace Hopper, who were pioneers in computer programming. By learning about these women, students can see how they paved the way for future generations of women in tech.
Ada Byron Lovelace and The Thinking Machine Unplugged Coding Activity by Carly and Adam
Teaching about Women's History Month with STEM is a great way to inspire students to pursue careers in STEM fields.
So this Women's History Month, let's celebrate the achievements of women in STEM and inspire the next generation of girls to pursue their dreams in these fields.
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