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Women, Propaganda, and War
This lesson employs political posters and cartoons from the Spanish-American War, World War I, and World War II. The purpose is to determine how the government’s message changed throughout the three separate conflicts and the effect this had on women.
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Creating a Historical Thesis Statement
Using the History of Nursing Timeline and supplemental web resources, students will collate significant ideas and facts and write a cohesive thesis statement to introduce the assigned historical topic.
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Getting with the Program
Students will learn about the women who programmed ENIAC (the world’s first electronic computer), how computers work, and women’s job opportunities during World War II.
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Inventive Women - Part 1
Students will learn about female inventors and their contributions to American technology.
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Inventive Women - Part 2
Students will examine The Declaration of Sentiments from the perspective of its call for women’s economic equality.
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Who Do I Admire?
Who are our real life heroes? Students will learn and write about inspirational women.
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General
Where are the Women?
The Museum researched the inclusion of women's history in all 50 states and the District of Columbia's social studies curriculums.
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General
Q&A with Suffrage Historian Dr. Allison Lange
On December 7, 2017 the National Women's History Museum hosted an online Q&A with suffrage historian Dr. Allison Lange.
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Holiday Coloring Pages
Download these holiday coloring pages made from old greeting cards.
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Taking a Stand: Woman Suffrage and Protest at the White House High School
High School Post-Filed Trip Activity
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Taking a Stand: Woman Suffrage and Protest at the White House K-8
K-8 Post-Field Trip Activity
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Biography
Dorothea Dix
Dorothea Dix was an early 19th century activist who drastically changed the medical field during her lifetime.
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Biography
Frances P. Bolton
US Rep Frances Bolton pursued a life of philanthropy, politics, and social reform, and was a lifelong advocate of education, healthcare, and civil rights.
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Biography
Mary Adelaide Nutting
Mary Adelaide Nutting had a profound impact on American nursing. She was one of the key figures in modernizing the profession and her work is still influential in the field today.
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Biography
Mary Eliza Mahoney
Mary Eliza Mahoney pursued a nursing career which supported these aims. She is noted for becoming the first African American licensed nurse.
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Biography
Maya Angelou
Poet, dancer, singer, activist, and scholar, Maya Angelou is a world-famous author. She is best known for her unique and pioneering autobiographical writing style.
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Women’s Land Army of World War I
During WWI the Women's Land Army helped to ensure there was enough food at home and abroad.
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