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I am no expert on Women’s History Month, but I do try to remember to bring a greater emphasis to women in science changing the world during the month of March. I also do my best to be aware of this year round, but March is always a nice reminder.


Today I wanted to share some of the resources my PLN has helped me discover. These resources could obviously be used year round.

Women’s History Month Lesson and Activities
Quizlet – Women in History lesson plans and featured study setsYouTube – Collection of YouTube videos connected to the #womenshistorymonth hashtagScholastic – Women’s History Month: A Collection of Teaching ResourcesGoogle Earth – Women Voyagers: Breaking Boundaries
Additional Women’s History Month Web Resources
UnLadyLike – 26 documentary shorts about trailblazing heroines.History Channel – Resources connected to Women’s History Month 2021Google – Women-led Businesses Library of Congress – List of featured resources for teachers connected to Women’s History MonthGoogle – Every first opens the door for manyNational Women’s History Museum – Students and educators resource page. Pear Deck – Women’s History Month resourcesWorth – Groundbreakers 2021: 50 Women Changing the WorldForbes – The World’s 100 Most Powerful Women
Women in History Books
Shaking Things Up: 14 Young Women Who Changed the World by Susan HoodHidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race by Margot Shetterly and Laura FreemanWomen in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World by Rachel Ignotofsky (Part of a 3 book series) She Did It!: 21 Women Who Changed the Way We Think by Emily McCullyAdventure Girls!: Crafts and Activities for Curious, Creative, Courageous Girls by Nicole DugganIf you have a favorite resources or lesson, please share in the comments below. #HappyLearning

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