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Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Dr. Sally Ride on Dumb Questions

For Students 9th - 10th
These days, just about every space mission has women on it. It's just not a big deal. But in 1983, it was very much a big deal- that's the year Sally Ride became the first American woman in space. [7:05]
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Article
Famous Scientists

Famous Scientists: Elizabeth Blackwell

For Students 9th - 10th
A short biography about Elizabeth Blackwell, notable as the first woman to receive a medical degree in the United States.
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Website
Scholastic

Scholastic: Geraldine Ferraro

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Biographical sketch of the first woman vice-presidential candidate on a national party ticket in America.