How have the women's share of the labor force and chosen occupations evolved in the United States over the last century? Using census reports, graphs detailing the gender makeup of the labor force, and analysis of the careers of Barbie dolls at various points in time, your learners will examine the occupations that women have held historically and consider the need for their presence in more diverse fields, such as computer science and physics.

Additional Tags

labor trends, women in the workforce, social studies

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Pros

• Very detailed instructional guide, describing exactly what should be said and referenced in the PowerPoint presentation 
• All instructional handouts and materials included

Cons

• None

Common Core

RI.11-12.1 RI.11-12.3 RI.11-12.6 RI.11-12.7 RH.11-12.1 RH.11-12.3 RH.11-12.7 RH.11-12.9