Lesson Plan
Anne Hutchinson: Foremother of the American Women’s Movement
This lesson focuses on the life and trials of Anne Hutchinson, who fought for the rights of women in mid-17th century New England.
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Biography
Frances Ellen Watkins Harper
Frances Ellen Watkins Harper was the first African American woman to publish a short story and was also an influential abolitionist, suffragist, and reformer.
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Biography
Mabel Ping-Hua Lee
In a 1912 New York Times article, Mabel Ping-Hua Lee was regarded as “the symbol of the new era, when all women will be free and unhampered.”
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Biography
Recy Taylor
Although it was very dangerous for African Americans to speak out against white people during the Jim Crow era, Recy Taylor refused to remain silent about sexual violence.
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Biography
Tarana Burke
As an activist, community organizer, and executive, Tarana Burke has made quite an impact.
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Lesson Plan
Breaking Through Gender Roles
Students will explore the women of NASA and identify and analyze their key contributions to the field of aeronautics.
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Lesson Plan
Martha Hughes Cannon
Lesson plan on Martha Hughes Cannon, the first female state senator in U.S. history.
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Biography
Martha Hughes Cannon
Martha Hughes Cannon was the first female state senator in U.S. history.
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Biography
Kimberly Teehee
Kimberly Teehee became the first Cherokee Nation delegate in the House of Representatives
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Lesson Plan
The Equal Rights Amendment
The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), proposed in 1923, has never been ratified. Activists seeking gender equality have sought its ratification since its first proposal but have encountered resistance along the way.
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Biography
Bernice Sandler
Known as the “Godmother of Title IX,” Bernice Sandler fought for women’s rights in education.
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Biography
Janet Mock
Janet Mock became the first transgender woman of color to write and direct an episode of television.
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Biography
Biography
Florence Kelley
Florence Kelley dedicated her life to social reform. She worked to end many social problems, including labor and racial discrimination.
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Lesson Plan
Susan B. Anthony
After learning about Susan B. Anthony, students will create a coin mobile. On the back of each coin, they will write the actions that identify her as an agent for change, as well as a word to describes her.
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Lesson Plan
From the Declaration of Independence to the Declaration of Sentiments
Students will learn about the purpose and message of Declaration of Independence, question and discover if women had rights in Early America and analyze and compare the Declaration of Sentiments and its message and purpose.
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Chester Comix: The Seneca Falls Convention
Check out these Seneca Falls Comics created by Chester Comix!
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