Women in Science ESL Teaching Guide

A charmingly illustrated and educational book, New York Times best seller Women in Science highlights the contributions of fifty notable women to the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) from the ancient to the modern world. Full of striking, singular art, this fascinating collection also contains infographics about relevant topics such as lab equipment, rates of women currently working in STEM fields, and an illustrated scientific glossary. The trailblazing women profiled include well-known figures like primatologist Jane Goodall, as well as lesser-known pioneers such as Katherine Johnson, the African-American physicist and mathematician who calculated the trajectory of the 1969 Apollo 11 mission to the moon.

Women in Science celebrates the achievements of the intrepid women who have paved the way for the next generation of female engineers, biologists, mathematicians, doctors, astronauts, physicists, and more!

Themes/Topics: science, physics, mathematics, psychology

Suggested Reading Level (Native Speakers): Grades 4-6

Suggested Reading Level (ESL): Elementary or low-intermediate

This Guide: This guide is written for ESL reading instructors who want to use this book in their classroom. For each featured scientist, there are several vocabulary words and comprehension questions. There are also suggestions for previewing activities, activities to do while reading the book, and follow-up/extension activities. 

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