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National Women’s History Museum

National Women's History Museum: Anne Hutchinson: American Women's Movement

For Teachers 7th - 9th
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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American Chemical Society

American Chemical Society: Achievements of Women Scientists in American History

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of profiles of American women who have made significant contributions to science.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: American Women and World War Ii

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the opportunities that women had during World War II to work in jobs that had previously been unimaginable. To assist working mothers, the first childcare programs were begun, and efforts were made to make jobs in the defense...
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Virginia Tech

Dhr: How Did Abolitionism Lead to the Struggle for Women's Rights?

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Online learning experience consists of a self-contained module focussing on abolitionism and the struggle for women's rights. The module includes an introduction outlining the module objectives and historical questions, background...
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US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: The Army Nurse Corps

For Students 9th - 10th
This brochure was printed to commemorate and capture the history of the Army Nurse Corps. Read about their amazing adventures in WWII while looking at pictures and learning amazing facts about these women.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Today in History: December 1: Rosa Parks & Pas De Deux

For Students 9th - 10th
Two important events in U.S. history are described here. The first looks at Rosa Parks with quotes from Parks herself. The second looks at the New York City Ballet and the collaboration between Russian composer Igor Stravinsky and...
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National Women’s History Museum

National Women's History Museum: On the March: Women of the Peace Movement

For Students 9th - 10th
American women's peace advocacy has roots in 19th century U.S and European movements.
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Other

Ipu: Women's Suffrage

For Students 9th - 10th
American women could run for election in 1788, but could not vote until 1920. This and other ironies are revealed in this timeline that shows the progression of women's political rights in countries from around the world.
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Purdue University

Purdue University: Pottery by American Indian Women

For Students 9th - 10th
A fabulous collection of information and photos of American Indian potters. There are several color images and multiple pages of the history behind these talented artists.
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University of California

The History Project: Ideas and Strategies of the Woman Suffrage Movement

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Although the campaign for Woman Suffrage in the United States began with the Seneca Falls Convention of 1848, six decades later the leaders of the movement could claim victories in only four, sparsely-populated Western states, Colorado,...
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Library of Congress

Loc: American Time Capsule: Three Centuries of Broadsides and Other Printed Ephemera

For Students 9th - 10th
This collection provides a unique view of American History using items such as posters, business cards, flyers, catalogs, advertisements and leaflets. These items capture experiences from important turning points such as the American...
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Google Cultural Institute

Google Cultural Institute: National Women's History Museum: Parading for Progress

For Students 9th - 10th
The 1913 Woman Suffrage Procession through Washington, DC completely changed the way protests were viewed and carried out by the American public.
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OpenStax

Open Stax: Americans and the Great War 1914 1919: A New Home Front

For Students 11th - 12th
World War I changed the configuration of the workforce and organized labor took the opportunity to strengthen its power base. This section looks at the impact of these changes on women and African Americans, as well as how the women's...
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Library of Congress

Loc: Collections, Guides and Bibliographies: Web Guides

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This series of web guides serves as a collection of resources for research into a variety of areas including the performing arts, sports, government, law, art, American history, Women's history, African American history, literature and...
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: 300 Women Who Changed History: Phillis Wheatley

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia Britannica provides a brief biography of Phillis Wheatley (1753-1784 CE), the first African-American to have a book of poetry published.
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: 300 Women Who Changed History: Anne Bradstreet

For Students 9th - 10th
Basic biographical information about Anne Bradstreet, one of the first poets to write English verse in the American colonies. Content includes two of her poems: "The Prologue" and "To My Dear and Loving Husband."
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Jewish Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Jewish Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Korean Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Korean Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
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National Women’s History Museum

National Women's History Museum: Girls Changing History Alice Coachman

For Students 9th - 10th
A biographical view of Alice Coachman who was the first African-American woman to win an Olympic gold medal, in 1948.
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National Women’s History Museum

National Women's History Museum: Frances Ellen Watkins Harper

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical profile of Frances Ellen Watkins Harper, the first African American woman to publish a short story and also an influential abolitionist, suffragist, and reformer.
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National Women’s History Museum

National Women's History Museum: Anna May Wong

For Students 9th - 10th
Appearing in over sixty movies throughout her career, Anna May Wong was the first Chinese American film star in Hollywood.
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National Women’s History Museum

National Women's History Museum: Clara Barton

For Students 9th - 10th
Clara Barton was an educator, humanitarian, and founder of the American Red Cross.
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National Women’s History Museum

National Women's History Museum: Joy Harjo

For Students 9th - 10th
Poet, activist, and musician Joy Harjo became the first Native American United States Poet Laureate in history.
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National Women’s History Museum

National Women's History Museum: Anne Hutchinson

For Students 9th - 10th
Considered one of the earliest American feminists, Anne Hutchinson was a spiritual leader in colonial Massachusetts who challenged male authority.

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