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This Taking a Stand: Woman Suffrage and Protest at the White House K-8 lesson plan also includes:
A class discussion opens a lesson on women suffragettes. Learners imagine they are preparing to protest for women's voting rights. Scholars create a colorful poster to hold up high when marching in front of the White House.
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Instructional Ideas
- Track the opening discussion on chart paper, display the list for pupils to reference during the lesson
- Ask the school's principal or librarian if finished products can be displayed around campus or in the library during March—Women's History Month
- Invite peers to mix and share their posters—detailing why they chose the design they did and how they feel out the suffragette movement
Classroom Considerations
- Poster paper and coloring tools are required
Pros
- The activity allows participants to flex their creativity muscles
- Highlights women's contributions and their fight for equal rights
Cons
- None