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Who Were the Foremothers of the Women's Suffrage and Equality Movements? Lesson PlanWho Were the Foremothers of the Women's Suffrage and Equality Movements? Lesson Plan
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Who Were the Foremothers of the Women's Suffrage and Equality Movements?

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Young scholars complete a unit of lessons on the women who contributed to the early Women's Rights Movement in the U.S. They conduct Internet research, examine images online, develop a list of women, complete a worksheet, and create a presentation.

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Concepts

elizabeth cady stanton, women's rights, susan b. anthony, women's suffrage

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early women's rights movement, elizabeth cady stanton, susan b. anthony, women's rights movement, social studies

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  • Provides a variety of project and assessment opportunities
  • An ideal resource for Women's History Month

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Common Core

CCRA.R.9 RI.9-10.3 RI.9-10.6

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