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The Women of Congress Speak Their Mind Lesson PlanThe Women of Congress Speak Their Mind Lesson Plan
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US House of Representatives
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7th - 12th
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Social Studies & History
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The Women of Congress Speak Their Mind

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A picture may be worth a thousand words, but words can tell many stories. To conclude their study of the women who have served in the US Congress until 2006, groups analyze statements made by these remarkable women.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

women's history month, women's history, the suffrage movement, the house of representatives, the united states senate, women's rights, women's movements

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Attach the quotations to the previously constructed museum display of congresswomen
  • Extend the lessons and have groups research and create displays for congresswomen who have served from 2006 to the present

Classroom Considerations

  • The resource is the last in a series of seven that research the contributions of congresswomen from 1917–2006

Pros

  • The packet includes a quotation analysis worksheet

Cons

  • The series concludes with 2006; however, another lesson focusing on women who have served since 2006 could be added

Common Core

RI.9-10.1 RI.11-12.1 RH.6-8.1 RH.9-10.1 RH.11-12.1

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