International Women's Day
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Lesson duration is: 45 minIntroduction
Instructions
- Go through all the slides, including reading the notes accompanying the slide.
- Decide which slides you do not want to include in the lesson. To do so, save the lesson, go to the editor and click in the left thumbnail bar on the eye to the right of the slide. The slide will then become transparent and will not be included in your lesson.
- Try to talk about equality with your class in a respectful way. Everyone is entitled to his or her opinion.
- Of course, you can also teach this lesson in parts and spread it over several lessons. Or add the slides that appeal to you to your own lesson.
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You can explain how International Women's Day started.
You can describe why International Women's Day
is important.You have learned about influential women from the
past and present.You can share your thoughts on the future role of women.
Goals
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What do you think we should consider during
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The aim of this slide is for students to realise that we lived in different times and that it is actually not even that far back that women did not have the right to vote.
Ask questions like:
- How do you feel about the fact that it took the UN over 50 years to officially recognise International Women's Day?
- Were you familiar with this day? How would that come about? And how do you feel about it?
Yes
I don’t know
I don’t care
No
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Do you think International Women's Day
should continue to be celebrated worldwide?
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Based on this poll, you can start an interesting discussion.
Most of the time, girls will feel more strongly about International Women’s Day than boys.
More discussion questions:
How would life be different if women were not allowed to vote?
What if women couldn’t have high-level jobs anymore?
Why should we continue to talk about this?
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When do you think International Women's Day will no longer be needed?
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Round 1
Women from the
past
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Her greatest victory was freeing Orléans.
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1429
Who fought in the Hundred Years' War?
Isabeau van Beieren
Christine de Pizan
Margaretha van Anjou
Jeanne d'Arc
Isabeau of Bavaria (1370-1435)
Isabeau was the queen of France as the wife of King Charles VI. When the king became mentally ill, she took over and played a key role in France's politics.
Christine de Pizan (1364-1430)
Christine was a writer and philosopher from France and Italy. She was one of the first feminists and wrote books defending women’s rights, including The Book of the City of Ladies.
Margaret of Anjou (1430-1482)
Margaret was Queen of England and played a major role in the Wars of the Roses, fighting for her husband, King Henry VI, and his claim to the throne.
These women made history in a time when men held most of the power.
In her time, women couldn’t go to university.
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1903
Who discovered radium and won two Nobel Prizes?
Ada Lovelace
Marie Curie
Camille Claudel
Rosalind Franklin
Ada Lovelace (1815-1852)
Ada was an English mathematician and is considered the first computer programmer. She wrote one of the earliest algorithms for a machine that was the first step toward modern computers.
Camille Claudel (1864-1943)
Camille was a French sculptor who worked alongside Auguste Rodin. Although she was very talented, she didn’t receive much recognition in her time. Today, she is praised for her emotional and innovative sculptures.
Rosalind Franklin (1920-1958)
Rosalind was a British scientist who helped discover the structure of DNA. Her research was key to the work of Watson and Crick, but she didn’t get the credit she deserved during her lifetime.
She refused to give up her bus seat to a white man.
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1955
Who is famous for her role in the civil rights movement?
Ella Baker
Coretta Scott King
Fannie Lou Hammer
Rosa Parks
Ella Baker (1903-1986)
Ella was an activist who helped organize protests for equal rights. She focused on empowering local communities to fight for change.
Coretta Scott King (1927-2006)
Coretta was the wife of Martin Luther King Jr. and continued his fight for civil rights even after his death. She also worked for women’s rights and world peace.
Fannie Lou Hamer (1917-1977)
Fannie was a powerful speaker and activist who fought for Black voting rights in the U.S., despite facing violence and discrimination.
She defeated tennis player Bobby Riggs in ‘The Battle of the Sexes.’
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Who fought for gender equality in sports?
Jane Fonda
Stevie Nicks
Billie Jean King
Dolores Huerta
Jane Fonda (1937-)
Jane is a famous actress and activist. In the 1970s, she protested against the Vietnam War and fought for women's rights. Later, she became a fitness icon.
Stevie Nicks (1948-)
Stevie is a legendary rock singer from Fleetwood Mac. Her music and unique style made her a symbol of strong women in the music industry.
Dolores Huerta (1930-)
Dolores is an activist who fought for the rights of farmworkers in the U.S. She co-founded the United Farm Workers Union and worked for fair wages and better working conditions.
These women became famous in the 1970s and have had a lasting impact on their fields and on society.
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Women from the
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Which actress is well known for launching the UN Women HeForShe campaign?
Emma Watson
Keira Knightley
Emma Stone
Natalie Portman
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Who started the 'Let's Move!' campaign to help young people live healthier lives?
Michelle Obama
Malala Yousafzai
Oprah Winfrey
Kamala Harris
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Who won the Nobel Peace Prize for speaking out for girls’ education in Pakistan?
Malala Yousafzai
Benazir Bhutto
Greta Thunberg
Aung San Suu Kyi
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Who founded the Me Too movement?
Alicia Garza
Tarana Burke
Patrisse Cullors
Angela Davis
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Women of the future
Round 3
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In which field are women expected to
will make a big breakthrough in the future?
Agriculture
AI-technology
Logistics
Tourism
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Which attribute is often cited as essential
for women leaders of the future?
Empathic leadership
Competitive
Strictly hierarchical
Indifferent
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What could happen to traditional male professions
in a gender-neutral future?
Everyone gets equal opportunities to pursue any profession
Only men can still pursue these professions
These professions are disappearing completely
Men are forced into new professions
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What role is becoming more important
for women in the future within science?
Controlling space probes
Investigating fossil fuels
Development of new energy sources
Design of traditional home products
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How can girls have a forward-looking mindset?
By not making mistakes
By focusing only on what is safe
By learning from failures and persevering
By avoiding risks and going for the sure thing
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What is
your opinion?
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Sometimes you hear complaints that there isn't an International Men's Day. There is - November 19th
Did you know there is an International Men's Day?
Review the answers and let the students express their views.
A discussion is allowed, as long as each is listened to respectfully, everyone can express their views, and no deliberately hurtful comments are made.
It is not about right or wrong answers, but about reflecting on the actual content of International Women's Day.
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"It is very much needed!?"
Is International Women's Day needed?
What is your opinion?
Review the answers and let the students express their views.
A discussion is allowed, as long as each is listened to respectfully, everyone can express their views, and no deliberately hurtful comments are made.
It is not about right or wrong answers, but about reflecting on the actual content of International Women's Day.
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It is 2045, the world has changed. We live in a gender-equal society. You have developed into an adult with a job, ambitions and a home.
What does your life look like? What are your ideals, what is your profession and who are the people around you?
In the "Future Self" assignment, think about what it means to you to live in a world where everyone has equal opportunities.
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Decide how long you will give students for this assignment.
Do you let them find inspiration on the internet first? Or can they start right away?
Afterwards, see who wants to share and explain the final result with the group. On the next slide, students can upload their results in a photo question.
Are you working without devices? Then skip the photo question.
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Future self
Upload your response here or show your picture
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What would be a good theme for next year's
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After this lesson, I understand the usefulness of International Women's Day better.
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Ask which students would like to explain their answer.
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