Watch the video and think about the questions on your worksheet.
2. Choose a women who made a difference in society and do some research on her. Create a factfile.
In your factfile include:
Full Name
Date of Birth (and Death, if applicable)
Country
Job/Role
A photo or drawing
Where she grew up
What her childhood was like
Any challenges she faced
Education
What she is famous for
Key achievements
Important dates
Awards or recognition
Who she helped
What changed because of her
Why her work was important
How she inspires people today
a fun or surprising fact
A famous quote (if she has one)
How she promoted equality
How she challenged unfair rules
Why she is a good role model
You can choose from the list if you like:
Malala Yousafzai
Fought for girls’ right to go to school and won the Nobel Peace Prize.
Rosa Parks
Helped end racial segregation in the United States by standing up for equal rights.
Marie Curie
First woman to win a Nobel Prize and a pioneer in science.
Emmeline Pankhurst
Campaigned for women’s right to vote in the UK.
Florence Nightingale
Improved hospital care and became known as “The Lady with the Lamp.”
Harriet Tubman
Helped enslaved people escape to freedom through the Underground Railroad.
Frida Kahlo
Famous artist who celebrated identity and strength through her paintings.
Greta Thunberg
Inspires young people worldwide to take action on climate change.
Amelia Earhart
First woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.
Ada Lovelace
Considered the world’s first computer programmer.
Serena Williams
One of the greatest tennis players of all time and a role model in sport.
Mother Teresa
Helped poor and sick people around the world.
Wangari Maathai
Planted millions of trees and fought for the environment and women’s rights.
Michelle Obama
Promotes education, health, and girls’ empowerment.
3. Future me letter
We all wish we could go back in time and give our younger selves advice. Write a letter to your future self.
Ideas to include in their letters:
Why is gender equality important?
What should gender equality look like in the future?
How can I make a difference in the world?
What are my dreams and goals in life?
Who is an inspirational woman in my life and why are they so important?