Women in Science

# Breaking Boundaries Journey into the world of physics, biochemistry and mathematics and explore the pioneering work of Marie Curie, Rosalind Franklin and Katherine Johnson. With these immersive VR resources, students can discover the pivotal role these heroines of science played and the impact their work had on scientific study. Key Learning Outcomes: 1. Describe the role of pioneering women in science 2. Describe the work caried out by Curie, Franklin & Johnson in science 3. Explain the impact their contributions had in the advancement of science How to Use This Playlist: This playlist includes a range of resources designed to help your students develop a better understanding of the role pioneering women had in their respective fiends in science. Through this journey, students will be introduced to scientific fields that revolutionized what we know about radiation as well as genetics. Here are some suggestions on how to use the resources: ***The Moon Landing Explorable Scene*** – Let your students take the role of a NASA astronaut and explore the moon’s surface. This feat was made possible by Katherine Johnson, a NASA mathematician, whose calculations of orbital mechanics led to NASA’s first successful crewed space mission and the eventual Apollo moon landings. Johnson was one of many Black and female mathematicians whose accomplishments at NASA have too often been overlooked. - [The Moon Landing](https://edvr.se/UFG-zxX-aRa/the-moon-landings) ***The Life of Marie Curie Explorable Scene*** – Explore this immersive virtual museum dedicated to Marie Curie, celebrating her pioneering work in developing the theory of radiation. Through her contribution to the desolation and isolation of Radium and Polonium, which later led to the medical application of radiation, discover how Curie revolutionized medical diagnosis and care during WW1. - [The Life of Marie Curie](https://edvr.se/ztx-br1-Th1/the-life-of-marie-curie) ***Radium Atom Thinglink*** - The Radium atom model allows students to learn about this radioactive isotope. Explore the atomic structure of Radium, one of 33 isotopes that led Curie to the development of radiation theory. - [Radium Atom Thinglink](https://www.thinglink.com/scene/1943004446501897060) ***Structure of DNA Explorable Scene*** – Shrink down to the size of a molecule and explore the interactive DNA molecule. Observe its structure as you rebuild part of the double helix. With this explorable scene, students will develop an understanding of what DNA is made of and recognize Rosalind Franklin’s pioneering work that led to the discovery of the structure of DNA. - [Structure of DNA](https://edvr.se/ztx-br1-Th1/structure-of-dna) ***DNA Helix Thinglink*** – This 3D model of DNA will allow students to consolidate their understanding of the structure of DNA. By interacting with the DNA molecule, students can understand Rosalind Franklins’ contribution, which led to the discovery of the structure of DNA. - [DNA Helix Thinglink](https://www.thinglink.com/scene/1657083038246371331) ***Florence Nightingale Explorable Scene*** – Take a trip back in time to explore how Florence Nightingale revolutionized health care in hospitals. Explore how Nightingale broke boundaries for women in the medical field and pioneered hygiene and care practices, which greatly impacted the well-being of soldiers in Crimea in the 19th century and still have a lasting impact on hospitals today. - [Florence Nightingale](https://edvr.se/UFG-zxX-aRa/florence-nightingale-hospital) ***STEAM3D DNA*** – This STEAM3D interactive model allows your students to explore the detailed structure of DNA and understand how its organization leads to the characteristic double helix structure.