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

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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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Worksheet

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Reading

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Discussion

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Activity

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Quiz

Herstory Highlights

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Warm Up

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Activity

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Unlocking Herstory: Virtual Escape Room Adventure

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