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Examining Women's roles in education through images from the Appalachian State University Historical Photograph Collection

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders analyze images from ASU's Historical Photograph Collection.  In this American History lesson, 11th graders examine the achievements of the women's movement. 
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Bits of Braille

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Intended to build an understanding of Braille in a general education classroom. They read the book Helen Keller then write their names using a braille website. Many interesting web links are included. Could be used for a general or...
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Janet Guthrie

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore the life of race car driver and physicist Janet Guthrie. In this social studies lesson, learners investigate how Janet Guthrie followed her dream of becoming a race car driver. Students complete 7 activities that follow...
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Breaking Through to the Other Side

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders research women who have broken barriers in areas such as sports, politics, or entertainment, and create pages for a book on women who have broken barriers titled "Ladies First."
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Historical Witness Social Messaging Beginning Level Activity

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Young scholars explore women in history. In this lesson plan about nineteenth century women, students analyze paintings looking at women and their clothing, expressions, body language, and the setting and color. Young scholars understand...
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WACS, WAVES< and SPARS: Women during World War II

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders conduct a class discussion on the historical background information of women during World War II.  In this American History lesson, 11th graders evaluate what motivated women during this time.  Students create...
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Depicting Women and Class in a Global Society

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students analyze the evolution of women's work from the 19th century to present day and create artwork depicting women. In this women's roles instructional activity, students compare and contrast the use of space and color in the two...
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The Struggle for Women's Rights in the 1800's

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students assist in preparing for debate as part of the group. They participate in the debate and the follow-up discussion, then write a letter expressing what they have learned and project their expectations for the future.
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A Multimedia Science Project: Minorities and Women in Science

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders create a multimedia presenttation written presentation, and oral presentation detailing the contributions of three minority or female scientists throughout history.
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The Plight of Women's Work in the Early Industrial Revolution in England and Wales

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read about, discuss, and answer questions regarding the various jobs women performed in the early Industrial Revolution in England and Wales.
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Women in Science

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students study the roles that women have played in science throughout history. They work in small groups while visiting the Smithsonian National Museum of American History.
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Extraordinary Women in the Great Plains

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders write what they predict were the roles women played in the Great Plains. Using the internet, they research and identify the roles they did play and use a Venn diagram to compare and contrast their predictions to the...
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A Newscast on Nigerian Women

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners research the history of Nigeria and the role that women have in its society. The students then showcase this information in a 10 to 15 minute newscast focused on the challenges faced by these women.
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Now I See You... The Changing Perception of Women

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the changing view of women during the 20th century. Using art, literature and music, they identify the various perceptions used throughout history. They also predict what women's' perceptions are going to be in the next...
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Women on the Wall: A Vietnam Memorial

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students investigate the role of women during the Vietnam War. They conduct Internet research, and create a Chronicle of Women in Vietnam project that could take the form of a journal, PowerPoint presentation, or scrapbook that includes...
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The Impact That Women Have Made in America

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students research women that have made an impact in America. They create a front page article sharing the information they have collected. They also can create other articles for the newspaper relating to the time period.
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Portrayals of Women in World War I

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore the contributions of women to the war effort. In this World War I lesson, students examine posters from the era that their instructor has gathered and analyze the message in each of the posters. Students then share their...
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Parliamentary Hearings on the Treatment of Women in Factories Great Britain, 1815

For Students 9th - 12th
For this Industrialization worksheet, high schoolers read the parts in the play based on Parliamentary hearings on the treatment of women in factories held in 1815.
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Exploring the History of Mathematics

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students research six different mathematicians using Internet resources. They examine the contributions of different cultures, women, and one that made a significant to geometry. They present their research to the class.
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Examining the African American Family through the Eyes of Women Authors

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students read stories by women authors on the characteristics of the African-American family. Using the internet, they research the history of issues that have affected African-American families from the Civil War to the Civil Rights...
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Reading: The Ancient Olympic Games

For Students 5th - 6th
In this reading for information worksheet, students read a one page text about the ancient Olympic games. Students answer 9 true and false questions.
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Checkmate: What is the History of Chess?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars create a timeline.  In this history of chess lesson plan, students use the Internet to examine the chess history timeline.  Young scholars read books on the history of chess, answer questions and create a...
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An Ancient Greek and Roman Festival

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders label a map of ancient Greek and Roman civilizations and do a written report on one element of these two cultures. They participate in discussions of food, farming, daily life and government (among others). Students use the...
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History Quiz 73

For Students 5th - 8th
In this history worksheet, students complete multiple choice questions where they take a quiz on Crater Lake, the Greeks, and more. Students complete 4 questions.

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