Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Gilder Lehrman Institute: History Now: The Role of Women in the 1950s
[Free Registration/Login Required] Use this lesson plan to explore the roles of women in the 1950s. After working men's jobs during World War II, women went back into the home when the men returned. Examine how well this worked out.
A&E Television
History.com: Women of the Wwii Workforce: Photos Show the Real Life Rosie the Riveters
When the United States entered World War II after the 1941 attacks on Pearl Harbor, men shipped overseas by the millions to serve in the war. This left many of the civilian and military jobs on the home front unfilled -- and that's when...
University of California
University of California, Berkeley: Civil and Environmental Engineering
This resource provides information about civil and environmental engineering.
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Medical Records and Health Information Tech
Career trends and employment projections are detailed in this Department of Labor site. General information on the Medical Records and Health Information Technician profession is also provided.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Ancient Mesopotamia: Daily Life
Kids learn about the daily life of Ancient Mesopotamia. Jobs, clothes, food, classes of people, homes, and entertainment.
Curated OER
Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Ny: Eleanor Roosevelt Natl Historic Site
Eleanor Roosevelt developed property; place that she could develop some of her ideas for work with winter jobs for rural workers and women; includes a large two-story stuccoed building that housed Val-Kill Industries; would become...
Curated OER
Victorian Maid Walking Into a Room With a Steaming Kettle on a Tray
A good examination on how many women in Victorian England supported their families with jobs outside the home and how this helped the British economy.