Women’s History Month Activities for Science

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Looking for Women’s History Month Activities? March is Women’s History Month! Celebrate the achievements of famous female scientists and inventors with this collection of Women’s History Month Activities for Middle and High School Classrooms. This bundle of activities includes bulletin board decor, research projects, a slideshow and two hands-on activities.

What’s Included (see Preview for all the details):

• Female Scientists Slideshow (35 Scientists and Inventors)
• Female Scientists Posters (35 Scientists and Inventors)
• Female Scientists Hexagonal Thinking Project with Reading Comprehension Passages (35 Scientists and Inventors)
• Modeling Impact Craters with Adriana Ocampo
• Reaction Time Lab with Patricia Goldman-Rakic
• Free Bonus: Female Scientists Hexagonal Thinking Project with ChatGPT (35 Scientists and Inventors)

Famous Scientists Included in the Posters, Slideshow and Hexagonal Thinking Activity:

• Mary Anning
• Alice Ball
• Patricia Bath
• Jocelyn Bell Burnell
• Rachel Carson
• France A. Córdova
• Marian Croak
• Marie Curie
• Marie Maynard Daly
• Aprille Ericsson-Jackson
• Rosalind Franklin
• Olga D. González-Sanabria
• Jane Goodall
• Margaret Hamilton
• Betty Wright Harris
• Helia Bravo Hollis
• Grace Hopper
• Shirley Ann Jackson
• Mae Jemison
• Katherine Johnson
• Nicole Aunapu Mann
• Ynés Mexía
• Antonia Novello
• Adriana Ocampo
• Ellen Ochoa
• Bertha Parker Pallan
• Susan La Flesche Picotte
• Sally Ride
• Mary Golda Ross
• Valerie Thomas
• Dorothy Johnson Vaughan
• Lydia Villa-Komaroff
• Madam C. J. Walker
• Jane C. Wright
• Tu Youyou

Female Scientists Hexagonal Thinking Project with Reading Comprehension Passages (35 Scientists and Inventors):

Discover the amazing contributions of Female scientists and inventors with this engaging and collaborative hexagonal thinking activity! Take a deeper look into the lives, contributions, and character traits of diverse scientists and inventors. This is the perfect Women’s History Month project for secondary science classes! Also… great for Women’s History Month Bulletin Boards and Science Sub Plans.

Product Highlights:

• Hexagonal Worksheet Templates: Students extract information about their assigned Female scientist, jotting down details in appropriate sections of the hexagon.
• Collaborative Exploration: Encourage students to come together, find connections, and assemble their hexagons to create an interconnected matrix. It’s a visual testament to the profound impact of female scientists on global innovation.
• Versatile Use: Perfect for classroom activities, bulletin board displays, substitute plans, and even extra credit opportunities.
• Differentiated Biography Reading Passages: 35, 2-page reading passages about various renowned African American scientists. Reading Level Grade ranges include:
  • Grades 7-8 (1 included)
  • Grades 8-9 (3 included)
  • Grades 9-10 (5 included)
  • Grades 10-11 (8 included)
  • Grades 11-12 (18 included)

What’s Included:

• Printable hexagonal worksheet templates.
• Printable photos of each female scientist, designed to fit in the center of the hexagon worksheet.
• Detailed instructions for teachers.
• Diverse 2-page reading passages on multiple female scientists and inventors.
• Available in color and black-and-white formats.

Benefits:

• Enhance Critical Thinking: Challenge students to evaluate information about female scientists, refining their critical thinking skills.
• Boost Cultural Awareness: Showcase the pivotal roles played by female scientists, fostering appreciation and cultural understanding.
• Foster Collaboration: With the interactive nature of the activity, students collaborate, discuss, and debate, making learning a social and engaging experience.

Women’s History Month Posters:

A Women’s History Month Bulletin Board featuring scientists and inventors is a great way to add diversity to your classroom. This attractive set of Female Scientists and Inventors posters will inspire your students to reach for the stars! Each poster features an image of the scientist, their birthdate (and date of death, if applicable), their place of birth and a brief bio of their major accomplishment. They are perfect for Middle School Science, High School Science and homeschooling families!

There are two sets of Women’s History Month Posters:

• 35 Color Posters
• 35 Black and White Posters

Since they are digital downloads, you can print them to suit your classroom size and needs. So, they’re perfect for any spot you have open – above the blackboard, one the door, even right by your desk!

These Famous Scientists Posters are Perfect for…

• Science and STEM Educators: From elementary to university levels, teachers can use these posters to inspire students and instill a love for learning and discovery.
• Tutors and Academic Coaches: Tutors could use the posters as an educational tool to motivate their students during private sessions.
• Museum Educators: These posters could be a great addition to science museums or learning centers, providing visitors with interesting quotes and information about famous scientists.
• Librarians: Libraries focused on fostering a love for reading and learning could use the posters to decorate reading or study areas.

Women’s History Month Editable Slides – Female Scientists and Inventors

A great way to celebrate Women’s History Month in your science classroom is to share the amazing achievements of Female Scientists and Inventors. Use this slideshow to introduce students to these amazing and creative scientists and inventors! Each slide features an image of the scientist, their birthdate (and date of death, if applicable), their place of birth and a brief bio of their major accomplishment. They are perfect for Middle School Science, High School Science and homeschooling families!

Modeling Impact Craters with Adriana Ocampo

Explore the Formation of Impact Craters and the work of Adriana Ocampo with this engaging and hands-on science lab designed for middle school students! This lab activity focuses on understanding how craters are formed on celestial bodies, such as the moon, through a series of experiments where students simulate asteroid impacts. By dropping various objects from different heights onto a model moon surface, students will explore the relationship between the mass, speed, and impact of asteroids, and the resulting crater characteristics.

Students will engage in critical thinking and scientific reasoning as they analyze their results, measure crater dimensions, and reflect on the significance of famous impact sites like the Chicxulub crater. This lab not only reinforces concepts related to gravitational forces and energy, but also provides a practical introduction to data analysis, making it a perfect fit for middle school science curricula.

The key idea in this lab is to understand that the size and shape of impact craters are influenced by the mass and velocity of the impacting object. Through this hands-on activity, students will simulate real-world processes, draw connections to planetary science, and gain insights into the geological history of celestial bodies.

Reaction Time Lab with Patricia Goldman-Rakic

Looking for an easy and engaging Nervous System Lab Activity for your Human Body Systems unit? Connect science with real life! Students will love this Reaction Time Lab that simulates the consequences of distracted driving. In this fun activity, low-prep activity, students will explore how the brain processes stimuli and analyze the effects of distractions on response time.

Great for Women’s History Month (March): This activity includes a BONUS reading passage about Patricia Goldman-Rakic and her groundbreaking research on attention and working memory.

Real-Life Applications

This activity isn’t just theoretical—it shows students the importance of focus and reaction time in real-world scenarios. Whether it’s driving, playing sports, or staying focused during exams, students will learn how distractions can impact their safety, performance, and decision-making.

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