Three Dimensional Success in STEM

Narrative

As the movie begins, it appears that each woman is the same -- one who wishes to learn science. However, as the film unrolls it becomes apparent that each woman is motivated by very different goals and passions. We believe, each young woman would define success differently and that young women would benefit from discussions that examine what success means to them.

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Materials Needed
  • The Gender Chip
  • Technology for viewing the film
  • Venue with moveable seating to allow for a discussion circle or square
  • Art materials for sculpture (see tips)
Design Ideas

If participants need guidance they can consider the following aspects of design:

 

Elements of Design: Value, color, form, shape, line, space & texture.
Principles of Design: Contrast, rhythm, unity, emphasis, pattern, movement & balance.

 

A poster series from Crystal Productions has great ways to illustrate this: www.crystalproductions.com

Tip

Model magic is the easiest sculpting compound to work with. But other sculpting materials such as clay, paper mache or homemade play dough can be used. Or participants can be creative and make statues out of just about anything

  
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Guided Experience

After a discussion about what motivates each of these women, participants can brainstorm what their vision of success is. Participants can then choose to create a three dimensional figure that represents their definition of success. Their art and definitions can then be displayed and offered for discussion. One discussion question might include: How does your definition of success model how you interact with the learning experience?

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