The Science of Inclusion: Breakout EDU Ignites Passion for Learning!
Building skills, raising voices, and cultivating the next generation of women and girls in science
The participation of women and girls in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) is not just a matter of equality - it is critical for forward progress!
We believe diverse perspectives bring an unparalleled richness to scientific inquiry. From tackling climate change to finding cures for the incurable, the International Day of Women and Girls in Science (IDWGS), celebrated each year on February 11, is an opportunity to promote full and equal access to, and participation in, science for women and girls.
Statistics show women continue to be underrepresented in STEM careers. With women holding only ⅓ of all research positions and only 1 out of 5 positions in cutting-edge fields like artificial intelligence (AI), there is certainly work to be done to increase the representation of women in the sciences!
Breakout EDU is proud to provide dynamic games, challenges, and activities that foster a love of science in the classroom for all learners! Here are a few ways that Breakout EDU activities work to support the next generation of women and girls in the field of science.
Opening doors for the next generation
Breakout EDU games break through the confines of traditional classrooms. Our activities are designed to nurture skills crucial in STEM fields like communication, teamwork, critical thinking, problem-solving, and adaptability.
With Breakout EDU, communication is honed as students decipher clues, share insights, and develop strategies as a team. Collaboration is inherent in these gamified activities. Students need to adapt quickly and learn to navigate when a situation calls upon them to lead, follow, negotiate, or delegate. When assigned to groups, games require students to analyze information, identify patterns, and make informed choices together. With a gaming mentality, students go beyond traditional knowledge acquisition and shift into an inquiry mindset essential for success in STEM.
Our games capture the interest of students with engaging storylines such as helping Katherine Johnson get NASA to the moon or obtaining a license to control Sally Ride’s space shuttle arm so she can fulfill her dream of being the first American woman in space!
Each storyline unfolds to present a series of clues for students to decode. To successfully breakout, students must tap into content knowledge and/or foundational skills. Teachers have the option to select games aligned to content like recreating a women in STEM report or select one for little learners that focuses more on skill development such as predicting or asking questions like five curious scientists.
The inclusive nature of Breakout EDU gives every student an opportunity to raise their voice and feel heard. Girls and boys alike are empowered to share their ideas and take strategic risks. This inclusive and engaging approach to instruction is instrumental in encouraging the next generation of women to envision themselves not just as consumers of scientific knowledge - but as contributors to its creation.
Student agency is woven into the very fabric of Breakout EDU. With every challenge, students hone their voice and are given a variety of choices to make, thus being granted agency over their own learning experience and fueling their passion. The world needs more curious, passionate people! That’s why Breakout EDU begins cultivating a love of learning and science from the earliest grades. Watch your students enjoy The Ride of a Lifetime - a game taking students along on Sally Ride’s journey into the field of science, from childhood sports to academic adventures! Like Sally, the path to the stars for girls begins early.
Don’t delay, start today! Celebrate International Women and Girls in Science Day by assigning your students a fun and engaging game that promotes inquiry and inclusion! For a free trial of Breakout EDU, click here.