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What Does It All Mean?

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners investigate the symbolism and meaning of samplers in American history. In this American history and sampler lesson, students examine pictures of original samplers and look at lists of the symbolism included in them. They connect...
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Cultural Change

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
High schoolers research the passage of the 19th Amendment as an illustration of the mutual influence between political ideas and cultural attitudes. They also read the Seneca Falls Declaration and explore the cultural shifts it both...
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Lyddie: An Instructional Unit Resource Guide

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Katherine Paterson’s young adult novel Lyddie is the foundation of a differentiated instruction unit that not only explores the rise of industrialization and labor but women’s rights issues as well. After learners read the novel, they...
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WOMEN IN MATHEMATICS: HISTORY TO TODAY

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore women who have played important roles in the history of math.
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What Women Want

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the role of women in leadership in history. They conduct research in order to find the real story. The lesson stresses the fact that women are not well known in history. There is a variety of activities in this unit...
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Mesoamerica: The History of Central America

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars examine the role of women in Mesoamerica. They watch segments of the Discovery video "Mesoamerica: The History of Central America". After conducting further research pertaining to specific Mayan women, they write...
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History of Famous Women

For Teachers K - 9th
Students explore famous women who have made contributions to the world.
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History of Miss America

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners make a time-lines of of decades using images from Miss America.  In this history instructional activity, students looks at the country's beauty pageant and how it changes the lives of women in America.  Learners...
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Women's Involvement In The Progressive Era

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students participate in a lesson that is investigating the Progressive Era of history. They conduct research focusing on the role of women in era. The information provides the perspectives necessary to address the popular stereotypes...
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Women's Wartime Roles

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore the role of women during times of war. They examine the various roles that women have played in wars throughout United States history and how they have changed over time. In addition, they role-play presentations as if...
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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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Janet Guthrie

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
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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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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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
Learners explore women in history. In this lesson about nineteenth century women, students analyze paintings looking at women and their clothing, expressions, body language, and the setting and color. Learners understand how paintings...
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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 plan, 11th graders evaluate what motivated women during this time.  Students...
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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
High schoolers 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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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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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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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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