Curated OER
Role Model Medal
Students investigate positive female role models. In this Women's History Month lesson, students read the book Mama Went to Jail for the Vote and think about how the character was a role model for other women. Students brainstorm a woman...
National First Ladies' Library
History of Women in Sports
Learners examine online or hard copy timelines of athletics, discuss what they like and dislike about time tables they have reviewed, research in small groups history of basketball, baseball, gymnastics, or track and field, and create...
Curated OER
Women in History: Research for Expository Writing
After reading an excerpt from Amelia Earhart's autobiography, The Fun of It, learners explore various nonfiction resources about her life and write a short newspaper article on a specific event. They then develop a longer piece of...
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Women In Space: Sally Ride
Second graders explore the life and accomplishments of Sally Ride, the first American woman in space. Through reading and discussion, they recall details from Sally Ride's life.
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FAMOUS PEOPLE: SUSAN B. ANTHONY AND ELIZABETH CADY STANTON
Learners explore websites are about Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and women's suffrage and read about how these women were important leaders in the movement that got women the right to vote.
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Janet Guthrie
Students explore the life of race car driver and physicist Janet Guthrie. In this social studies lesson plan, learners investigate how Janet Guthrie followed her dream of becoming a race car driver. Students complete 7 activities that...
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Women's History Month--Susan B. Anthony Question Review
This writing worksheet instructs students to read a short paragraph about Susan B. Anthony, then write 5 questions to 5 answers. This worksheet would be quite useful when teaching students about sentence structure, and different types of...
Curated OER
Women's History: Report Planner
In this report planner worksheet, students write 3 things they would like to learn about women's history, They find resources, take notes, and write the short report on the provided lines.
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Herstory in Michigan -- Women's History in Our Great State
Celebrate Women's History month in March by teaching your students
about the struggles and achievements of women throughout Michigan's history, the changes that have taken place in women's roles, and the difference one person can make.
Curated OER
Lessons for Women's History Month
Students appreciate the life and writings of celebrated author Alice Walker. They encounter new perspectives and diverse views through the characters in one of her essays. Students explore the issue of cross-species communication.
Library of Congress
Loc: Women Come to the Front
This resource discusses women as journalists, photographers, and broadcasters during World War II. Contains information about women as journalists in WWII. There is specific information about eight women journalists and examples of their...
Library of Congress
Loc: Teachers: Women in the Civil War: Ladies, Contraband, Spies
With this instructional activity, a collection of primary texts, including diaries, letters, and photographs help students understand how women were affected by the Civil War. Students will explore, through reading a collection of...
Tramline
Tramline: Virtual Field Trips: Women's History
Travel on a virtual field trip to learn more about women's history. You will find many informative websites.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution
Learn about the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution. It guarantees that a person cannot be denied the right to vote based on their gender. Includes discussion of Susan B. Anthony's and Elizabeth Cady Stanton's contributions...
United Nations
United Nations: Cyberschoolbus: International Women's Day
Learn about the founding of International Women's Day, celebrated each year on March 8. Includes facts, vocabulary words and a discussion of why this day is so important to the cause of equality.
University of Virginia
University of Virginia: Vindication of the Rights of Woman Etext
This is the full text of one of the earliest books on women's rights, "Vindication of the Rights of Woman."
Other
National Women's History Project: Women's History Month Quiz
A challenging quiz to test one's knowledge of women's history in the United States.
Other
International Women's Day
Learn about International Women's Day, occurring annually on March 8. This day celebrates the contributions women make to the world. This resource includes news, upcoming events and reports on the lives of women from around the globe.
Other
Nwhp.org: National Women's History Project
Use this site to learn about women throughout history that have made a difference. Find out about current events going on to commemorate women's history.
Other
Library of Congress: Women's History Month
Every year Women's History Month has a different theme. Use this site to see what the theme is for the current year. Many activities are presented to explore that theme.
A&E Television
History.com: Women's History Month
Comprehensive site that delves into the history of women's suffrage and the famous women that we celebrate that helped to change history.
National Women’s History Museum
National Women's History Museum
The online exhibits of the National Women's History Museum celebrate women in a wide variety of venues and roles. These include exhibits such as "Women in Early Film," "First But Not the Last: Women Who Ran for President," and "Young and...
National Women’s History Museum
National Women's History Museum: Who Do I Admire?
Who are our real life heroes? Young scholars will learn and write about inspirational women.
Library of Congress
Loc: Her Story
A rich Library of Congress resource page that is filled with links to historical and primary documents offering a female perspective throughout history. Lesson plan links are also given.