WACS - Women in the War

Why are some so resistant to change? The status quo is often to blame for a lack of forward movement in society. Following the events of World War I, women in America suddenly had a voice—and were going to use it. Scholars use the second...

Scholars analyze the role of women in the military in United States history. Using group research, debate, and diary entries, they explore various military activity in America. To complete the lesson, young historians write an essay...

Through guided discussions and collaborative activities, your class members will not only have the opportunity to learn more about the rights of women in Iraq, but they will also consider common misconceptions of Islam and examine the...

Learners examine the role of women in World War II. In this World War II lesson, students analyze editorial cartoons pertaining to the working women of World War II.

The rule of the Taliban and America's war on terror are major issues in today's international affairs. Help acquaint your learners with the Taliban and its rise to power, dispel common misconceptions, and study the effects of their rule...

How did women transform pre-Civil War America? Your young historians will learn about the cult of domesticity and discover the efforts of women to improve prisons, schools, and end slavery in the United States during the nineteenth...

Students interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this American Civil War  lesson plan, students research diaries, letters, and photographs of women involved in the war.

How propaganda was used to change the concept of women's roles during World War II is the focus of an online exhibit provided by the National Women's History Museum. Packed with propaganda posters and pictures, the packet points out how...

Hone inquiry skills and help your high schoolers discover details about the sacrifices of men and women during World War II.  They read The Greatest Generation by Tom Brokaw, interview veterans, and create PowerPoint presentations...

Students explore women's history. In this World War II lesson, students examine photographs from the era and discuss the impact that women had in the war on the homefront.