{"id":339,"date":"2025-03-06T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-06T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/disputedking.com\/?p=339"},"modified":"2025-03-19T03:52:25","modified_gmt":"2025-03-19T03:52:25","slug":"womens-history-month-resources-honoring-the-women-who-broke-barriers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/disputedking.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/06\/womens-history-month-resources-honoring-the-women-who-broke-barriers\/","title":{"rendered":"Women\u2019s History Month resources: Honoring the women who broke barriers"},"content":{"rendered":"
March is a time to recognize trailblazing women\u2014past and present\u2014who have shaped history and continue to inspire future generations. Bring their stories to life with these nine interactive activities that will engage students, deepen their understanding, and encourage meaningful classroom discussions.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Bring Misty Copeland\u2019s inspiring story to life with this vibrant art activity! After reading Firebird<\/em><\/a> and learning about her journey to becoming a world-famous ballerina, students will create their own colorful portraits. This resource offers a blend of storytelling, creativity, and history.\u00a0<\/p>\n Get ready to shred the slopes with Olympic gold medalist Chloe Kim! Little learners will trace and write high-frequency words, color a champion snowboarder, and draw themselves catching big air.<\/p>\n Explore the bravery of American civil rights activist Rosa Parks. After reading a short passage about her historic stand against segregation, students will answer a set of comprehension questions designed to encourage deeper reflection.\u00a0<\/p>\n Introduce the inspiring story of Dorothy Pitman Hughes, a pioneering activist and feminist! Students in first and second grade will read about her impactful work while building their reading skills and understanding of real-world events.\u00a0<\/p>\n Spark curiosity and celebrate groundbreaking discoveries with this engaging worksheet! Third and fourth graders will research four trailblazing scientists and match each of their achievements. Then they\u2019ll select a scientist to learn more about.\u00a0<\/p>\n Dive into the story of Sonia Sotomayor\u2019s journey to the Supreme Court! This 3-page worksheet invites learners to explore how she turned her childhood into strengths that shaped her career. As they read, students will respond to thoughtful questions and reflect on her meaningful legacy.\u00a0<\/p>\n Middle schoolers will take a closer look at the life and accomplishments of Dr. Mabel Ping-Hua Lee, a fearless suffragist and activist who fought for women\u2019s rights. After reading a brief biography, they\u2019ll test their critical thinking skills with questions on synthesizing information, sequencing events, making inferences, and citing text evidence.<\/p>\n Serve up an inspiring lesson with this worksheet on Althea Gibson, the iconic athlete who shattered the racial barrier in sports! Students will read about her remarkable story, then answer questions on the main idea, using context clues, and analyzing historical impact.\u00a0<\/p>\n Dig into history with this graphic organizer on the women\u2019s suffrage movement! Learners will define key terms, investigate leaders and events, and uncover the fight for voting rights around the world. With each step, they\u2019ll sharpen their research skills while gaining a deeper understanding of this powerful movement.<\/p>\nTrace & Write Women in Sports: Chloe Kim<\/a><\/h2>\n
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Rosa Parks: Historical Heroes<\/a><\/h2>\n
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Learning About Dorothy Pitman Hughes<\/a><\/h2>\n
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Who Am I? Women in Science<\/a><\/h2>\n
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The Aspirations of Sonia Sotomayor<\/a><\/h2>\n
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Informational Reading Comprehension: Biography of Mabel Ping-Hua Lee<\/a><\/h2>\n
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Informational Reading Comprehension: Biography of Althea Gibson<\/a><\/h2>\n
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Research Graphic Organizer: Women\u2019s Suffrage Movement<\/a><\/h2>\n
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