Curated OER
Women’s Rights – Reading Questions
In this women's rights instructional activity, students respond to 8 short answer questions about women's history in the United States based on assigned textbook reading.
US House of Representatives
Traditionalist, Feminist, and the New Face of Women in Congress, 1955–1976
As part of a study of women in Congress, class members read the contextual essay, "A Changing of the Guard; Traditionalist, Feminist, and the New Face of Women in Congress, 1955–1976." Groups then research a woman serving during this...
Curated OER
Women's Firsts Challenge
In this women's firsts worksheet, students complete a set of 10 multiple choice questions, choosing the correct woman who accomplished a given "first." A reference web site is given for additional activities.
TED-Ed
The Contributions of Female Explorers
Think of a few of the great explorers in world history. Are you thinking of any women? Chances are, probably not, and this will most likely be the case for many of your class members. But in many ways, female explorers may exemplify...
Curated OER
Women's History Vocabulary Multiple Choice
In this women's history vocabulary worksheet, students circle correct definitions for a total of 7 words related to women's history. Page contains link to additional activities.
HISTORY Channel
Rosie the Riveter
During World War II, many women entered the workforce as their husbands went off to war. A lot of those women worked on fighter jets and bombers. They were known as Rosie the Riveters. Learn more about the well-known icon with an...
PBS
Taking the Reins: Women Who Contributed to the Development of the West | Idaho Experience
Meet Katherine Caroline Wilkins and May Arkwright Hutton, two Idaho suffragists who played key roles in winning the vote for women in the state. A 26-minutes video contrasts the women, their lives, and how they approached women's rights.
Macat
An Intro to Wollstonecraft's A Vindication of the Rights of Women
Women in modern society are as close to equal rights as they have ever been, thanks to the efforts of early feminists like Mary Wollstonecraft. Her 1792 work, A Vindication of the Rights of Women, advocated for the equal...
Crash Course
Japan in the Heian Period and Cultural History: Crash Course World History 227
When your class thinks of medieval history, they probably think of European castles and knights. But they may not know that the Heian period in Japan, which coincided with the Middle Ages in Europe, saw a significant development in...
Curated OER
Women Who Are Noteworthy
In this women's history worksheet, middle schoolers use their research skills to identify what each of the 10 women listed is noted for.
Curated OER
Women's History Month
In this social studies worksheet, students find the words that are related to Women's History and the answers are accessed at the bottom of the page.
PBS
Taking the Reins: Women in Politics | Idaho Experience
May Arkwright Hutton may not be a familiar name to some but she played a major role in Idaho's Suffrage Movement. An entrepreneur, Hutton used her wealth to promote suffrage. A short video introduces viewers to the work of this...
American Chemical Society
The Woman Who Saved the U.S. Space Race (And Other Unsung Scientists)
Check out these Wonder Women! Introduce young scientists to some of the most amazing ladies the scientific community has seen. With stories from medicine, agriculture, and the Space Program, learners witness how women have played a...
Curated OER
Women's History Word Search Worksheet
In this word search instructional activity, students read the clues about women in history. Students locate the 15 words within the word search puzzle.
Curated OER
Women's History Vocabulary Multiple Choice Worksheet
In this women in history worksheet, students read the words and then circle the correct definition for the words. Students complete 7 examples.
US House of Representatives
A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words
As part of a study of women in Congress, groups analyze historical photographs associated with women's history and with women senators and representatives.
PBS
Grace Abbott | Unladylike2020
A short video compares the work of 20th century reformer Grace Abbott with that of 21st century activist Christina Jimenez. The digital short focuses on the commitment of both women to immigrant rights, child labor, and health care.
The Great War
The Forgotten War Heroine - Milunka Savic
While she was forgotten for much of the twentieth century, historians rediscovered Milunka Savic's exploits for the Serbian army during World War I. Although command was unsure of what to do with a female solider, Savic went on to prove...
Macat
An Introduction to Virginia Woolf’s A Room of One's Own
If you've ever wondered why the majority of historical writers are male rather than female, Virginia Woolf may have an answer for you. A video analysis of A Room of One's Own details Woolf's argument about women's stifled role in...
TED-Ed
The Princess Who Rewrote History
Byzantine princess Anna Komnene took the motto, “If you want it done right, do it yourself,” to heart, penning a 500-page history of her father’s reign. Her tales of Byzantine Emperor Alexios’s reign attempt to balance truth with family...
Curated OER
Lesson 2/3 - Women's Rights
"New rights, new underwear!" Learn about women's changing attitudes and how women made the shift from homemakers to factory workers.
Curated OER
Women's History Month--Susan B. Anthony Question Review
This writing worksheet instructs students to read a short paragraph about Susan B. Anthony, then write 5 questions to 5 answers. This worksheet would be quite useful when teaching students about sentence structure, and different types of...
Curated OER
Women's History Month- Eleanor Roosevelt: Verb Corrections
In this verb tenses worksheet, students first read a text about Eleanor Roosevelt and circle all of the verb errors. Students write the correct form above each mistake.
Curated OER
Women Who Left Their "Stamp" on History Scavenger Hunt
In this famous women worksheet, students explore the Internet to access one specific website to find the five answers to match up with each description of five famous women.
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