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The Physical Sciences at Women's Colleges

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After a brief introduction to the history of women's colleges in the United States and a discussion of the resistance such institutions faced, young scientists investigate seven traditionally women's colleges and their physics programs. Using what they have learned, groups create a brochure for their chosen institution that spotlights the physics program.

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Concepts

women's history, women's history month, primary source analysis, primary source images, primary sources, gender bias, gender, gender roles, gender equality, women's rights

Instructional Ideas

Use during March's Women's History Month
Post the brochures, next to the map, for the colleges on classroom walls

Classroom Considerations

Groups require access to devices with internet connections
Requires copies, one per participant, of the "Analyzing Historical Photographs Worksheet"
Copies of "AIP Physics at Women's Colleges Selection Table," one per group, are also required

Pros

An introductory essay provides background information for teachers and/or pupils

Cons

None

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