Task 1: Are the sentences TRUE of FALSE

1, International day of Women and Girls in Science has been celebrated since 2015​ (a)  

2, Research shows that boys and girls have the same ability in maths and science​ (b)  

3, There are more women working in information technology than in other areas of science​ (c)  

4, It's important to have a number of different views in science research​ (d)  

5, Giving the same toys to boys and girls could encourage more girls to enter STEM fields.​ (e)  

• FALSE
• TRUE

Task 2: Put the words in the correct order to make sentences

1. to take up jobs / for this declaration / The main reason / was to encourage / in STEM. more girls and women

Task 2. Put the words in the correct order to make sentences.

2. no significant difference / Figures show / that there is / between boys and girls / in maths and science. / inability

Task 2. Put the words in the correct order to make sentences.

3. increase women’s / social and financial position / A career / can help / in STEM / in some countries.

Task 2. Put the words in the correct order to make sentences.

4. a number of things / to encourage girls / There are / that can be done / in science. / to consider a career

Task 2. Put the words in the correct order to make sentences.

5. to talk to younger students / encourage older girls / about their passion / Some schools / who are studying STEM subjects / for their subject.

Task 2. Put the words in the correct order to make sentences

6. in senior roles / to offer support / Women to younger / women are / often very keen / entering their field.

Task 3: Discussion
Can you think of any other possible solutions? Do you know of any famous women scientists from your country?

1)........... between men and women results in poorer health for chidren

• Unequal

• Inequal

• Unequality

• Inequality

and greater 2) ……………………………… for the family

• poor

• poorness

• poverty

• impoverished