Animated Lessons
Women's History
Eleanor Roosevelt: First Lady of the World - This lesson is based on the National Register of Historic Places registration file "Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site" and other source materials. It was written by Todd Stoeberl, former Park Ranger, Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site. The lesson could be used in American history courses in units on efforts to achieve world peace during the Cold War in the 1950s, or on human rights and civil rights issues. Students will learn about Eleanor Roosevelt's contributions as a humanitarian. (M)
Time for Kids: Women's History Month - Check out the history behind this month. Travel through time with America's most influential women. Fun quizzes and games. (Y )
Women's History Month Printables, Activities, and Resources for Kids - From FamilyEducation.com. During Women's History Month, take time out to inspire the next generation by recognizing women's achievements throughout history. (Y, M)
Simply the best: In Clebration of Women's History Month - CyberHunt - learn about noteworthy women by visiting Web sites. Click on the links to find the answers to the questions. (Y, M)
Women Who Changed History - From Scholastic.com. Discover women who have made a difference. Celebrate Women's History Month! (Y, M)
Celebrating Women of Courage and Vision - From CBS SportsLine. Sports is just a single chapter in the women's history book, but it is an important one. Where else are women revealing the strength of their bodies, the beauty of their form and the strength of their will? CBS SportsLine pays tribute to some of these amazing women with of profiles of some of the greatest female athletes of all time. (Y)
American Women: A Selection from the National Portrait Gallery - Each person whose portrait is in the National Portrait Gallery has made a significant contribution to American life. This (PDF) guide will introduce you to some outstanding American women. We hope you have fun as you learn about them. (Y)
Women's History Month Crossword Puzzle - Great Stories! Great Girls! Complete the puzzle using the clues shown below. (Y)
Teacher Planet's: Women's History Month - The Educators Network Inc (Y)
Get to know the women who've changed our world - Cengage Learning: Free Resources - Women's History (Y, M)
Women of the Century - From Discovery Education. Experience the incredible changes of the century, as we look back at the personalities, achievements, and voices that defined each decade. You’ll meet some of the extraordinary women who redefined a woman’s place in our nation. Then explore a visual timeline of the century, highlighting important events in the march to equality, female celebrities of the day, and the changing roles of everyday women. Finally, test your wits as you match famous words of wisdom with the women who spoke them. (Y, M)
American Women Who Made History - From Power to Learn. Molly Murphy MacGregor, the President and Co-Founder of the National Women's History Project knows a lot about women who made history. Find out what Power to Learn students learned from and about her. (Y, M)
Women Sustaining the Human Spirit - From the Department of Defense. From the days of the American Revolution to the conflict in the Persian Gulf and today, throughout the World, American women have and are honorably serving in defense of our Nation. In times of war and peace, women have willingly responded to their country's call. (Y)
Women's History Month Resources - From Info Please. Check out the quizzes and crosswords section. (Y, M)
Annie's "Women's History Month" Page - The whole idea around Women’s History Month is to recognize the achievements of the past and inspire a new generation of women to greatness in the future. (Y, M)
Our First Ladies - The position of First Lady carries no official duties, so each First Lady has served her nation according to her own wishes and interests. Some have played an active role in policy-making, some have devoted themselves to humanitarian and charitable work, and others have focused on family and social responsibilities. Learn more about America's First Ladies. (Y, M)
Children's Encyclopedia of Women - tkids.gif (13404 bytes) Children's Encyclopedia of Women This encyclopedia was begun in March 1998 by third and fourth grade students at Pocantico Hills School in Sleepy Hollow, NY. We have added to it during March and April of each year since then. We are currently in the process of adding to the collection with this student work. The children choose a woman based on a topic they are interested in. This is by no means a complete collection. (Y)
National Women's Hall of Fame - The Hall is home to exhibits, artifacts of historical interest, a research library and office. The National Women's Hall of Fame, a national membership organization, holds as its mission: "To honor in perpetuity these women, citizens of the United States of America whose contributions to the arts, athletics, business, education, government, the humanities, philanthropy and science, have been the greatest value for the development of their country."© (Y, M, O, T)
National Women's History Project (NWHP) - Multicultural American women are overlooked in most mainstream approaches to U.S. history, so the National Women’s History Project champions their accomplishments and leads the drive to write women back into history. Recognizing the achievements of women in all facets of life – science, community, government, literature, art, sports, medicine – has a huge impact on the development of self-respect and new opportunities for girls and young women. With an emphasis on positive role models and the importance of women from all backgrounds, the NWHP has developed a nationwide constituency of teachers, students, parents, public employees, businesses, organizations, and individuals who understand the critical link between knowing about historical women and making a positive difference in today’s world. (Y, M, O, T)
EasyFunSchool.com - Women’s History - Activities designed to help study the history of women as well as their contributions to their era and society. (Y, M)
