Lesson Plan
Unlocking Herstory Lesson Plan
Students will engage in a virtual escape room, researching the lives and impacts of influential women such as the Hidden Figures and Malala Yousafzai while enhancing critical thinking and collaboration skills.
This lesson promotes gender equality and helps students understand diverse historical contributions while building research and problem-solving skills.
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Preparation
15 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Warm Up
10 minutes
Step 2
Virtual Escape Room Activity
35 minutes
Step 3
Discussion & Reflection
10 minutes

Slide Deck
Unlocking Herstory: Virtual Escape Room Adventure
What is Herstory?
Spotlight on the Hidden Figures
Meet Malala Yousafzai
Navigating the Escape Room
Your First Clue
Team Research Tips
What Did We Learn?
Reflect & Exit

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Discussion


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Quiz
Herstory Highlights

Warm Up


Activity

