There was more than one Rosie the Riveter. To learn more about the contributions women made to the World War II war effort, groups become expert on different "Rosie" and share their findings in a Jigsaw activity. The lesson concludes with a whole class discussion of the contributions of these women.

Concepts

women's history, women's history month, world war ii, post world war ii, gender bias, women's rights, the nineteenth amendment

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Instructional Ideas

• Have groups create posters that include a photograph or image of the woman they researched and her accomplishments and mont these products on a "Rosie the Riveters" theme wall
• A great resource to use with a study of World War II and/or March's Woman's History Month
• Have groups investigate what happened to many of the working women when the men returned from the war

Classroom Considerations

• Groups require access to devices with internet
• Instructors must locate and project an image of the "We Can Do It!" poster

Pros

• Questions are provided to guide the groups' research
• Includes an optional closing activity

Cons

• None

Common Core

RH.11-12.7