Encouraging Girls in Math and Science: Three Powerful Female Role Models

In an effort to promote positive views about women in math and science, this activity sheet for families and caregivers of children in grades 3-8 features three female role models that have made important contributions in math and computer science. Read the brief biographies, then discuss, compare, and contrast their lived experiences and contributions to the fields. You can read more about this in the What Works Clearinghouse Practice Guide Encouraging Girls in Math and Science.