University of Oklahoma
University of Oklahoma Law Center: Gettysburg Address
The University of Oklahoma Law Center provides the full text of the Gettysburg Address, as it was delivered by President Abraham Lincoln on November 19, 1863.
Other
Feminist Majority Foundation Online
This site from the Feminist Majority Foundation identifies key areas in which they are working to establish equality for women: Find information on women and girls in sports, breast cancer center, feminist career center, global feminism,...
National Women’s History Museum
National Women's History Museum: Political Culture and Imagery of Woman Suffrage
An overview of the woman's suffrage movement in America (1840-1920), with an emphasis on the banners, ribbons, pamphlets, posters and other kinds of visuals produced by proponents of voting rights.
Econoclass
Econoclass: The Distributive Justice Game
This classroom activity allows different boundaries for various groups of students to take a quiz. For example, some groups get more time, others may use a book or notes, etc. However, the roles of students will change just prior to the...
Other
Debating Racial Preference Gratz Grutter
A site that has links to a large amount of information regarding the Gratz and Grutter Supreme Court cases. Links include documents, summaries, issues, briefs, and oral arguments.
Other
Aclu: Women's Rights
This resource contains a summary of the role of the ACLU in gaining women's rights in a variety of areas. Informative timeline is available.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Extension: Character Education "Womanhood"
Excellent resource for empowering students to become better learners. This lesson includes encouraging students to become more aware of the role of women in society, and promoting appreciation for the contributions of women.
Cornell University
Cornell University: Law School: Child Custody: An Overview
This site from the Cornell University School of Law provides a brief overview of child custody with links to federal and state legislation on the topic.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Classroom: Freedom From Discrimination
This website contains an interactive timeline about the history of freedom of discrimination in the United States.
US National Archives
Docsteach: Confronting Work Place Discrimination on the World War Ii Home Front
In this activity, students will analyze primary sources and evaluate the degree to which they demonstrate Civil Rights advances following President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's 1941 Executive Order providing equal opportunity in defense...
Read Works
Read Works: Letter From Jackie Robinson on Civil Rights
[Free Registration/Login Required] A letter from Jackie Robinson to President Eisenhower in response to a speech Eisenhower gave asking African Americans to be patient. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in...
Read Works
Read Works: The Struggle for Equality
[Free Registration/Login Required] This nonfiction passage gives biographical information about famous African Americans who have worked hard to fight against inequality. This passage reinforces essential reading comprehension skills....
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: Desmond Tutu Biographical
Learn about 1984 Nobel Peace Prize recipient, Desmond Mpilo Tutu through this multimedia website from The Nobel Foundation, which includes primary and secondary resources as well as video clips.
Other
International Labour Organization: Bureau for Gender Equality
This home from the International Labour Organization provides information on women's equality issues in labor. Find statistics and indicators on income, economic activity, unemployment, and more. Site also provides information on...
Other
Liberty: Protecting Civil Liberties, Protecting Human Rights
Liberty is a campaign group that "seeks to protect civil liberties and promote human rights for everyone". This site outlines the work of the group and the issues on which it campaigns; provides articles, speeches and publications; and...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Religious Transformation and the Second Great Awakening
The first half of the 19th century saw the emergence of many social and religious movements. Read about the Second Great Awakening and how it related to and changed the practice of and participation in religious life. See also how it...
CommonLit
Common Lit: "The Scottsboro Boys" by Jessica Mc Birney
A learning module that begins with the "The Scottsboro Boys" by Jessica McBirney, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free...
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: 300 Women Who Changed History: Emma Goldman
This Britannica biography provides a brief, objective view of Emma Goldman's (1869-1940 CE) political life. Includes additional reading references.
Made From Media
Made From History: Was the 88th Congress' Racial Split Regional or Partisan?
Several infographics illustrate the racial distribution of the 88th United States Congress from the 1960s.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Harvey Milk's Radical Vision of Equality
Lillian Faderman details the tenacity and courage of California's first openly gay public official, Harvey Milk.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: 300 Women Who Changed History: Victoria Woodhull
Encyclopaedia Britannica provides a biography of Victoria Claflin Woodhull (1838-1927), who supported many progressive issues, including woman suffrage.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: 300 Women Who Changed History: Rosa Parks
Provides information on Rosa Parks, a "black American civil rights activist" who refused to give up her seat on a public bus to a white man.
National Association of Social Workers
Nasw: Overview of Same Sex Marriage in the u.s.
The struggle for civil rights and equality in the United States when it comes to legalization of same sex marriage is presented in a report by the National Association of Social Workers. Identify the ethics, domestic union and...
CommonLit
Common Lit: Book Pairings: "Esperanza Rising" by Pam Munoz Ryan
Esperanza is a young girl forced to leave behind a life of luxury in Mexico for a farm workers camp in California. The new experience brings Esperanza timeless lessons on life and love. Selected (7) reading passages (grades 5-8) to pair...