National Women’s History Museum
National Women's History Museum
The online exhibits of the National Women's History Museum celebrate women in a wide variety of venues and roles. These include exhibits such as "Women in Early Film," "First But Not the Last: Women Who Ran for President," and "Young and...
National Women’s History Museum
National Women's History Museum: Who Do I Admire?
Who are our real life heroes? Students will learn and write about inspirational women.
Library of Congress
Loc: Her Story
A rich Library of Congress resource page that is filled with links to historical and primary documents offering a female perspective throughout history. Lesson plan links are also given.
Library of Congress
Loc: Nineteenth Century Women: Struggle and Triumph Lesson Plan
Journals, letters, and narratives reveal a part of America's history not revealed in textbooks, the story of women, namely the women of the 1800s. With this lesson, students gain understanding of women and history through various primary...
Library of Congress
Loc: Teachers: Suffragists and Their Tactics Lesson Plan
Students work with two document collections, "Votes for Women: Suffrage Pictures: 1850-1920" and "Votes for Women: 1848-1921", to understand how the suffragists changed the requirements for voting in America.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Mary Wollstonecraft
Learn about the life and writing of early feminist philosopher Mary Wollstonecraft, author of the 1792 treatise "A Vindication of the Rights of Woman."
Vocabulary University
My vocabulary.com: Women's History Month
This page offers a variety of vocabulary puzzles and activities using 12 words pertaining to Women's History Month. It also provides an additional list of 308 more words for Women's History Month.
Read Works
Read Works: Ronald Reagan's Proclamation of Women's History Month, 1987
[Free Registration/Login Required] An excerpt from Ronald Reagan's Proclamation of Women's History Month. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Read Works
Read Works: Women's History Month
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about Women's History Month and Harriet Tubman. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
BBC
Bbc History: British History: Empire: Mary Wollstonecraft: The Dissenter
Learn about Mary Wollstoncraft's contribution to the history of women's rights in England.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: Gertrude Ederle, First Woman to Swim the English Channel
This resource provides information about Gertrude Ederle.
Other
Sojourner Truth Institute: Articles About Sojourner
Articles on a variety of topics related to Truth and her life and mission are offered here. A section for younger readers is included.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Women's History Month
This site highlights historic properties listed in the National Register, National Register publications, and National Park units which commemorate the events and people, the designs and achievements that help illustrate the contribution...
Library of Congress
Loc: Primary Source Set: Women's Suffrage
A collection of primary sources dealing with women's suffrage.
Danuta Bois
Distinguished Women of Past and Present
This site has biographies of women who contributed to our culture in many different ways. There are writers, educators, scientists, heads of state, politicians, civil rights crusaders, artists, entertainers, and others. Some were alive...
Other
Pocantico Hills School: Children's Encyclopedia of Women
This online resource was created by third and fourth graders in Sleepy Hollow, New York. The biographies are quite short but cover hundreds of women. They are listed in alphabetical order by last name. There are also links to a timeline...
Fun Trivia
Fun Trivia: Famous American Women
With this game, test your knowledge about famous women in American history.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Crossword Puzzle Game for Kids: Women Leaders
An interactive crossword puzzle focusing on women leaders.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Crossword Puzzle Print Out for Kids: Women Leaders
Print out a crossword puzzle game about Women Leaders. Learn about history and have fun at the same time.
Curated OER
National Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage
National Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage.
Curated OER
"The Sky Is Now Her Limit" Suffrage Illustration
"The Sky is Now Her Limit" suffrage illustration.