Published 31 January 2025
From unfair stereotypes and the “motherhood penalty” to glass ceilings and tech made for men; gender inequality remains a global problem. What challenges are female astronauts tackling? And how can they support women back home through their groundbreaking work in space? This resource was created for Topical Talk Festival 2025. See student discussions on this lesson here.
Skills and knowledge
Every lesson has a skill and knowledge focus. Click to see this lesson's focus and some of the questions students will answer
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Speaking skill
- Step 5: I speak effectively by using appropriate language
Did you share ideas within your group? - Step 8: I speak engagingly by using visual aids to support my points
Did you use the cards to help share your ideas? - Step 11: I speak adaptively by planning for different possible responses of listeners
Did you listen to other people’s ideas?
- Step 5: I speak effectively by using appropriate language
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Knowledge
I know of problems women face because of gender inequality; and can explain how women in the space industry are helping to solve them.
What is an example of something women in space have done to help break down gender inequality?