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This Call for Change: What Did It Take for Women to Be Considered “Equal” to Men in New York? unit plan also includes:
- Call for Change (.html)
- Call for Change (.doc)
- Declaration of Independence: A Transcription
- The Constitution of New York, April 20, 1777
- "Evening Prayer at a Girls' School" by John Gilbert, 1863
- Old-Time New England Farm-House, 1876
- Home Sweet Home, c1880
- Fourteenth Amendment to the US Constitution, Ratified July 9, 1868
- Fifteenth Amendment to the US Constitution, Ratified February 3, 1870
- Portrait of Susan B. Anthony
- Nineteenth Amendment to the US Constitution, Ratified August 18, 1920
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An inquiry-based lesson challenges fourth graders to examine who had voting rights in New York when it was founded, women's roles, and how they entered politics. Scholars participate in thoughtful discussions and show what they know creatively—constructing an argument that may include writing, performing, or drawing.
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Instructional Ideas
- Allow pairs or small groups to work together
- Present the lesson during March's Women's History Month
Classroom Considerations
- Requires internet access and projection to view images
- If not familiar, review the inquiry-based lesson structure
Pros
- Formative assessments measure each guiding question
- Offers extension ideas
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- None