A brief video offers an overview of the Progressive Era. With eye-catching media, a host describes how the women dedicated their time towards social change—how they spoke out about the need for new developments in all aspects of life.

Concepts

famous women, women's history, women's history month, the progressive era

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Instructional Ideas

• Use as an introduction to a unit on the Progressive Era
• Play the video during Women's History Month
• Direct pupils to watch the video for homework the night before instruction begins in the classroom

Classroom Considerations

• Have headphones available if learners watch and listen independently
• The video only touches on the subject—further investigation is required

Pros

• The video contains actual pictures from the time period
• Provides a good amount of information in a short amount of time

Cons

• None