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Women's History Week

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Students investigate the contributions of women who influenced human rights in US history. They examine the influence Susan B. Anthony, Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth and Elizabeth Cady Stanton by participating in a jigsaw activity. They make a personal timeline, advertisements, create murals, and interview a woman whom they respect during Women's History Week.

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4th - 5th
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English Language Arts
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5 days
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