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By Gabriela Maraia
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Women's History Month Resource - List of Lesser Known Women
By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot
Do you want your students to be engaged in learning about women in history? Do you struggle to help them learn about lesser known women? Then download this Women's History Month Resource - List of Lesser Known Women!
This handout of women is fully editable and a convenient resource for Women's History Month or International Women's Day. Use it for biographies or research! This is a diverse list of women - African-American, Black, Asian, Indian, Native American, Latina/Hispanic, Arab-American, LGBTQ+ who we need to be learning about!
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Women's History Month WEBQUEST
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Women's History Month BUNDLE WebQuest & 3 Trivia Games
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Truth or Dare...the Classroom Party Game You Didn't Know You Needed!
Truth or Dare 2nd Edition
BUNDLE Truth or Dare Versions 1 & 2
Virtual Scategories & Truth or Dare (All Ages!)
Digital Online GAME Two Things in Common (This2That)
Brainstorming Activity for Heritage Months, History Months, and Awareness Months
By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot
Don't know what to do for the upcoming Heritage Month? Not sure of an activity for African American Heritage Month? Ready for Women's History Month? And what about all those Awareness Months? Don't worry! I've got you covered! Just download this Brainstorming Activity for Heritage Months, History Months, and Awareness Months resource!
Using a simple A-B-C format for brainstorming, students complete a worksheet with the names of any of the people associated with the month. An easy-peasy way to introduce students to the wide variety of people who make these months special!
Examples for Women's History Month:
A - Amelia Earhart (this name could also be used for the letter "E")
B - Bessie Coleman
C - Coco Chanel
Etc!
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Women in STEM: International Women's Day: Reading Comprehension Worksheet
By More Lessons Less Planning
Inspiring the Next Generation: Celebrating Women in STEM on International Women's Day
Empower your students with the captivating stories of pioneering women in STEM! This engaging reading comprehension worksheet celebrates International Women's Day by:
This comprehensive worksheet features:
Learning Objectives:
Recommended Common Core Standards:
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Celebrating Global Voices: International Women's Day Reading Comprehension
By More Lessons Less Planning
Celebrating Global Voices: Exploring International Women's Day Around the World
Embrace the rich tapestry of International Women's Day celebrations worldwide! This engaging reading comprehension worksheet delves into how diverse countries and cultures mark this momentous occasion.
Students will:
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Recommended Common Core Standards:
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Vietnamese Women During the War: Cold War Reading Comprehension Worksheet
By More Lessons Less Planning
Beyond Battlefield Heroes: Vietnamese Women in the Vietnam War (Reading Comprehension & Critical Thinking)
Unveiling the Untold Stories: Uncover the often-neglected experiences of Vietnamese women during the Vietnam War. Explore their diverse roles, remarkable resilience, and lasting impact on society. This resource delves beyond traditional narratives, fostering empathy, critical thinking, and discussions about women's wartime contributions, gender roles, and the enduring significance of their stories.
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Women of Color & Cold War Oppression: 1 Reading Comprehension Worksheet
By More Lessons Less Planning
Dive deeper than one-dimensional narratives! This powerful worksheet delves into the complex experiences of women of color navigating both racial and gender discrimination during the Cold War era. Through the lens of Black feminist leaders like Angela Davis, students will analyze personal narratives, unpack the concept of intersectionality, and explore primary sources to gain a nuanced understanding of their unique struggles and triumphs.
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Spark meaningful conversations about social justice, intersectionality, and the ongoing fight for equality with this impactful resource!
Legacy of Women's Marches: International Women's Day Reading Comprehension
By More Lessons Less Planning
Voices of Change: Exploring the Legacy of Women's Marches
Engage your students in a captivating exploration of historical and modern women's marches!
This comprehensive reading comprehension worksheet delves into the powerful legacy of these events, showcasing their impact on the fight for equality, justice, and social change.
Students will:
Learning Objectives:
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Ready to unlock your students' critical thinking potential? Explore my store for a treasure trove of reading comprehensions that tackle diverse themes and inspire insightful discussions. From historical mysteries to scientific explorations, there's something for every classroom! Support a fellow educator and get rewarded! Purchase this resource, leave a review, and earn TeachShare credits you can use on any product on the platform. Your feedback helps others and benefits you too!
Inspiring the Next Generation: International Women's Day Reading Comprehension
By More Lessons Less Planning
Celebrating Sheroes: Inspiring the Next Generation with Stories of Trailblazing Women
Engage your students with the captivating stories of women who changed the world!
This comprehensive reading comprehension worksheet celebrates International Women's Day by:
This informative worksheet features:
Learning Objectives:
Recommended Common Core Standards:
Ready to unlock your students' critical thinking potential? Explore my store for a treasure trove of reading comprehensions that tackle diverse themes and inspire insightful discussions. From historical mysteries to scientific explorations, there's something for every classroom!
Support a fellow educator and get rewarded! Purchase this resource, leave a review, and earn TeachShare credits you can use on any product on the platform. Your feedback helps others and benefits you too!
Fostering Critical Thinking: International Women's Day Reading Comprehension
By More Lessons Less Planning
Empowering the Future: Fostering Critical Thinking with International Women's Day
Celebrate International Women's Day with a thought-provoking reading comprehension activity! This engaging resource delves into the powerful theme of IWD 2024, "Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress." Students will:
This comprehensive worksheet features:
Learning Objectives:
Recommended Common Core Standards:
Ready to unlock your students' critical thinking potential? Explore my store for a treasure trove of reading comprehensions that tackle diverse themes and inspire insightful discussions. From historical mysteries to scientific explorations, there's something for every classroom! Support a fellow educator and get rewarded! Purchase this resource, leave a review, and earn TeachShare credits you can use on any product on the platform. Your feedback helps others and benefits you too!
Women's Wartime Work & Postwar Struggles: 1 Reading Comprehension Worksheet
By More Lessons Less Planning
Download Now! Women's History: Comprehension & Primary Source
Uncover the Untold Stories of Women's Wartime Work and Postwar Struggles with this Engaging Worksheet!
Perfect for middle and high school history classes, this comprehensive resource empowers students to:
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**Boost your curriculum, ignite meaningful discussions, and inspire the next generation of changemakers with this powerful worksheet! **
From Suffrage to #MeToo: International Women's Day Reading Comprehension
By More Lessons Less Planning
From Suffrage to #MeToo: Empowering Students with the History of Women's Rights
Spark critical thinking and ignite a passion for social justice with this engaging reading comprehension worksheet! Explore the evolving fight for women's rights by:
This comprehensive worksheet features:
Learning Objectives:
Recommended Common Core Standards:
Ready to unlock your students' critical thinking potential? Explore my store for a treasure trove of reading comprehensions that tackle diverse themes and inspire insightful discussions. From historical mysteries to scientific explorations, there's something for every classroom! Support a fellow educator and get rewarded! Purchase this resource, leave a review, and earn TeachShare credits you can use on any product on the platform. Your feedback helps others and benefits you too!
Global Voices That Inspire: International Women's Day Reading Comprehension
By More Lessons Less Planning
Empowering the Next Generation: Inspiring Stories of Women Leaders
Celebrate Women's History Month and inspire your students with this captivating reading comprehension resource! This worksheet delves into the journeys of remarkable women leaders making waves across various fields.
Students will:
Learning Objectives:
Recommended Common Core Standards:
Ready to unlock your students' critical thinking potential? Explore my store for a treasure trove of reading comprehensions that tackle diverse themes and inspire insightful discussions. From historical mysteries to scientific explorations, there's something for every classroom! Support a fellow educator and get rewarded! Purchase this resource, leave a review, and earn TeachShare credits you can use on any product on the platform. Your feedback helps others and benefits you too!
Great Americans Series of Biographies - Fun History - Abigail Adams
By Iconic History
As time passes, many great Americans who have shaped the arts, sciences, sports, and history of our nation and culture get lost in time. The Great Americans Series of Biographies and Worksheets is an easy-to-read 200-word Biography of just the highlights of each subject's life designed to keep young readers engaged. The Questions page ensures student reading comprehension and grasp of key points. The Vocabulary page introduces and explains new words, phrases, and/or institutions students may not have been familiar with. The Quotes page challenges students to write what a famous quote by the subject means to them. The Great Americans Series is available individually or in bundles, making great bell work. An Answer Key is provided with each worksheet.
United States versus Susan B Anthony
By Educate and Create
An excerpt from a court case involving Susan B Anthony and a woman's right to vote. A good resource for a Language Arts Class or a History class, This worksheet fits in with any unit on women's studies and comes complete with an answer key. ****************************************************************** Other products which may interest you Women in History Biographical Poetry Declaration of Independence Close Reading
Women's Poetry and Song Analysis
By Educate and Create
Students will do a close read of "Phenomenal Woman" by Maya Angelou and "All the Single Ladies" by Beyonce looking for the key ideas and details, as well as the themes of both pieces. Students will also be asked to compare and contrast both works. Comes complete with answer key.
Early Women's Rights: Reading Worksheet *APUSH* US History* ELA
By Christa Nonnemaker
This three-page Reading Assignment and Worksheet provides an overview of the various activities, attributes and activities of women between 1840 and 1865 as the women's rights movement was just forming. Through close reading, students will learn about the influences that caused women to question their status in society as well as learn about the arguments for and against women's rights.
Students can read this on their own as a homework assignment or it can be a group activity in a classroom. It is also ideally suited for home-schoolers or independent learners who want to learn more. A Worksheet with questions based on the reading is included, along with an Answer Key.
Reading Assignment - 2 pages
Worksheet - 1 page
The worksheet is also available as a digital resource through Easel so students may complete it online. There is also an Easel Assessment for students to test their understanding of the material.
This is part of the Women in American History Series which includes the PowerPoint lessons as well as Reading Assignments and Worksheets, Analyzing Primary Sources and Activities. The following is a list of available Reading Assignments and Worksheets:
*Women in the US Military during WWII: Reading Assignment and Worksheet
*Women during the 1920s: Reading Assignment and Worksheet
*Progressive Era Women: Reading Assignment and Worksheet
*Women's Suffrage Movement: Reading Assignment and Worksheet
*Women during the Industrial Era: Reading Assignment and Worksheet
*Early Women's Rights: Reading Assignment and Worksheet
*Women of the American Revolution: Reading Assignment and Worksheet *Women in Colonial America: Reading Assignment and Worksheet
*Native American Women: Reading Assignment and Worksheet
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Please reach out if you have any questions, concerns or comments about this resource at christa@historyprisms.com.
Thank you for your interest in this resource!
Do you or your students like WWII historical fiction? In Hearts at War, Tosh and Betty come of age in Southern California only to have their lives severed by war, family and social pressures once they enter college. Coincidence will throw them together again in the Pacific theater of war as they both serve in the military. Will they be able face the challenges of war and find a way to one another? In writing Hearts at War, I wanted to bring an unknown aspect of history to light. Available on Amazon or Kindle/Kindle Unlimited. Young Adults/Adults/Interracial Romance. I appreciate any reviews!
Women in Colonial America: Reading Worksheet * U.S. History * ELA
By Christa Nonnemaker
This five-page Reading Assignment and Worksheet provides an overview of the various activities, attributes and activities of women in colonial America between 1607 and 1763 which was the start of the French and Indian War.
Students can read this on their own as a homework assignment or it can be a group activity in a classroom. It is also ideally suited for home-schoolers or independent learners who want to learn more. A Worksheet with questions based on the reading is included, along with an Answer Key. This resource helps students with close reading to improve their reading comprehension.
Reading Assignment - 3 pages
Worksheet - 2 pages
The worksheet is also available as a digital resource through Easel so students may complete it online.
This is part of the Women in American History Series which includes PowerPoint lessons as well as Reading Assignments and Worksheets, Analyzing Primary Sources and Activities on about women in other eras.
The following Reading Assignments and Worksheets are currently available:
*Women in the US Military during WWII: Reading Assignment and Worksheet
*Women during the 1920s: Reading Assignment and Worksheet
*Progressive Era Women: Reading Assignment and Worksheet Women's *Suffrage Movement: Reading Assignment and Worksheet
*Women during the Industrial Era: Reading Assignment and Worksheet Early *Women's Rights: Reading Assignment and Worksheet Women of the American *Revolution: Reading Assignment and Worksheet
*Women in Colonial America: Reading Assignment and Worksheet
*Native American Women: Reading *Assignment and Worksheet
Provide Feedback
Also, don’t forget that you can earn credit towards future purchases when you give feedback!
For each purchase that you make, you can leave feedback which earns you credit for future purchases. Easy and financially-savvy too! Feedback helps me to know what teachers want for their students.
Interested in Free Resources?
Sign up for my mailing list to receive the FREE resource: Nurses during the Civil War: Mini-DBQ and Primary Source Analysis (also included in Women in the Civil War DBQ and Primary Source Analysis resource).
Sign up for my mailing list to receive the FREE resource: World War II Oral Histories from the Homefront.
To receive information about podcasts, offers for freebies, and more, join my mailing list here.
Please reach out if you have any questions, concerns or comments about this resource at christa@historyprisms.com.
Thank you for your interest in this resource!
Do you or your students love WWII historical fiction? Tosh and Betty come of age in Southern California only to have their lives severed by war, family and social pressures once they enter college. Coincidence will throw them together again in the Pacific theater of war as they both serve in the military. Will they be able face the challenges of war and find a way to one another? Available on Amazon or Kindle/Kindle Unlimited. Young Adults/Adults/Interracial Romance. I appreciate any reviews!
Thank you for your interest in my TeachShare store! - Christa Nonnemaker
Women of the American Revolution: Reading Worksheet * U.S. History * ELA
By Christa Nonnemaker
Women in American History Series
Women of the American Revolution Reading Assignment and Worksheet
This quick four-page Reading Assignment and Worksheet provides an overview of the various activities, attributes and activities of women during the Revolutionary Era. It works well as a Guided Reading activity or as an exercise for Reading Comprehension.
It covers the time period 1763, the end of the French and Indian War and through the American Revolution to 1783. Due to increasing pressures from Great Britain, colonists began to resist and women, for the first time, became involved on a political level as activists. Women's contributions will be highlighted during the Pre-Revolutionary Era (1763-776) and the Revolutionary War (1776-1783).
Students can read this on their own as a homework assignment or it can be a group activity in a classroom. It is also ideally suited for home-schoolers or independent learners who want to learn more about women's contributions. A Worksheet with questions based on the reading is included, along with an Answer Key.
Reading Assignment - 3 pages
Worksheet - 1 page
Answer Key - 1 page
The worksheet is also available as a digital resource through Easel so students may complete it online.
Please check out other Reading Assignments and Worksheets in the Women in American History series:
*Women in the US Military during WWII: Reading Assignment and Worksheet
*Women during the 1920s: Reading Assignment and Worksheet
*Progressive Era Women: Reading Assignment and Worksheet
*Women's Suffrage Movement: Reading Assignment and Worksheet
*Women during the Industrial Era: Reading Assignment and Worksheet Early *Women's Rights: Reading Assignment and Worksheet
*Women of the American Revolution: Reading Assignment and Worksheet *Women in Colonial America: Reading Assignment and Worksheet
*Native American Women: Reading *Assignment and Worksheet
Provide Feedback
Also, don’t forget that you can earn credit towards future purchases when you give feedback!
For each purchase that you make, you can leave feedback which earns you credit for future purchases. Easy and financially-savvy too! Feedback helps me to know what teachers want for their students.
Interested in Free Resources?
Sign up for my mailing list to receive the FREE resource: Nurses during the Civil War: Mini-DBQ and Primary Source Analysis (also included in Women in the Civil War DBQ and Primary Source Analysis resource).
Sign up for my mailing list to receive the FREE resource: World War II Oral Histories from the Homefront.
To receive information about podcasts, offers for freebies, and more, join my mailing list here.
Please reach out if you have any questions, concerns or comments about this resource at christa@historyprisms.com.
Thank you for your interest in this resource!
If you like World War II historical fiction, I have written a book called Hearts of War about a Nisei soldier who served in the Military Intelligence Service and a woman who served in the Women Army Corps. In writing this book, I wanted to bring an unknown aspect of history to light. Available on Amazon or Kindle and I appreciate any reviews!
Thank you!
Christa Nonnemaker
Women in the US Military during WWII: PPT Presentation with Easel Activity
By Christa Nonnemaker
Perfect for Veteran's Day!
This 12 slide presentation about women in the United States military in World War II presents a broad and deep look at the nature of the four years between the bombing of Pearl Harbor and the end of World War II. The slides use engaging visuals including photographs and posters to convey the experiences on the home front. These visuals are primary sources that the instructor can use to further student understanding beyond textbook reading. This slide presentation is equally valuable for the home-schooled student or for those instructors who want to provide supplemental information to their students. At the end of the presentation, there is a slide that provides annotations on the websites used to access the primary sources which are featured throughout the presentation. This presentation will deepen student understanding about an experience that shaped a nation.
A digital assessment in Easel is provided for teachers to measure student understanding, retention and analysis of the material.
If you would like the PowerPoint version of this presentation, you may contact me after purchase at the email provided on the last slide or at christa@historyprisms.com.
Please check out my other Teaching Resources about World War II:
*The Japanese-American Experience in World War II: PowerPoint Presentation
*The Japanese-American Experience in World War II: Reading Assignment and Worksheet
*Women in the US Military during World War II: Reading Assignment and Worksheet
*Victory Gardens of World War II: PowerPoint Mini-Lesson
*Victory Gardens during World War II: Analyzing Primary Sources
*Victory Gardens during World War II: Classroom Activities
*The Home Front in World War II: Crossword Puzzle and Word Search
*The Home Front during World War II: Reading Assignment and Worksheet
*The Home Front in the United States During World War II: PowerPoint Lesson
More are always being added so check back frequently!
If you like World War II historical fiction, I have written a book called Hearts of War about a Nisei soldier who served in the Military Intelligence Service and a woman who served in the Women Army Corps. In writing this book, I wanted to bring an unknown aspect of history to light. Available on Amazon or Kindle and I appreciate any reviews!
Thank you!
Christa Nonnemaker