What is Women's History Month?
When Did it Start?
Take a look at these websites:
National Women's History Museum
Women's History Month 2021 - HISTORY
Watch this Youtube video:
The History behind Women's History Month - Good Morning America
When Did it Start?
Take a look at these websites:
National Women's History Museum
Women's History Month 2021 - HISTORY
Watch this Youtube video:
The History behind Women's History Month - Good Morning America
After learning about Women's History Month think about some important women in American History who have changed the world in some way.
Select a woman to research:
From this list, select a woman who made a difference in American History (we have eBooks on these women). You may select another woman to study if you would like, please ask your teacher. We have many print books on other women.
To access eBooks click here
Select a woman to research:
From this list, select a woman who made a difference in American History (we have eBooks on these women). You may select another woman to study if you would like, please ask your teacher. We have many print books on other women.
To access eBooks click here
- Maya Angelou: Writer & Activists
- Susan B. Anthony: Social Reformer & Feminist
- Elizabeth Blackwell (doctor and advocate for women in medicine)
- Edmonia Lewis (Internationally renowned sculptor)
- Elizabeth Cody Stanton: founder of Women's Suffrage Movement
- Alma Woosey Thomas: Painter and Educator
- Sojourner Truth: Women's Rights Activist and Abolitionist
- Select a woman to study from the eBook, Hidden Human Computers & the Black Women of NASA
- Select a woman to study (Matilda Josyln Gage, Julia Ward Howe or Lucy Stone) from the eBook, Champions for Women's Rights
Research:
You will use at least 4-5 different reliable sources to gather information on the woman you are researching. You may use books/eBooks, databases, websites, newspaper articles, videos, etc. You must cite all sources (including images). To access databases click here.
During your research you will collect the following biographical information:
You will use at least 4-5 different reliable sources to gather information on the woman you are researching. You may use books/eBooks, databases, websites, newspaper articles, videos, etc. You must cite all sources (including images). To access databases click here.
During your research you will collect the following biographical information:
- Early years and family life
- Career and education
- Fame and power
- Impact on society
- Past or current projects
- Pictures, images, etc.
- Video clips (optional)
Presentation:
To present your research you will learn to use a new presentation tool. Adobe Spark is an online design app that can be used to easily create stunning social graphics, short videos, and web pages.
Watch this Youtube video to learn how to use Adobe Spark to make a web page for your presentation.
To present your research you will learn to use a new presentation tool. Adobe Spark is an online design app that can be used to easily create stunning social graphics, short videos, and web pages.
Watch this Youtube video to learn how to use Adobe Spark to make a web page for your presentation.
Assessment:
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