Minority Women in Science: Forging the Way

This student workbook and teacher guide set is a great student-centered tool to support equity in math and science education. It is an innovative resource that can be used with all students – girls and boys – to help break down gender stereotypes about scientists. The set includes: profiles of seven minority women scientists who have surmounted barriers to forge the way for themselves and future scientists; science lessons for the classroom that cover such topics as acid/base chemistry, earth science, wildlife and environmental science, and biology; and life skills lessons for the classroom that cover topics such as getting college information from the school counselor, identifying a support system, reaching goals, knowing self-worth, having community pride, overcoming stereotypes, and linking hobbies with career choices.

Student Workbook (ISBN 1-878550-67-5; Paperback; 32 Pages; 2000; $15.00)

Teacher’s Guide (ISBN 1-878550-68-3; Paperback; 94 Pages; 2000; $25.00)

See excerpts from Minority Women in Science – Forging the Way
• Marianita Chee’s Story
• Esther Nelson’s Story
• Sample Lesson: “Growing Bacteria in a Culture” (pdf)

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