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Happy Women’s History Month! This year we’re spotlighting the achievements of women in the “STEM” fields of science, technology, engineering, and math.
Designated in 1987 by Congress, every March recognizes the many accomplishments of women throughout history. Students of every level can surf the following links to learn more about women’s history and sample Britannica’s coverage of the people, ideas, and accomplishments we honor this month.
Why was Alice Ball awarded the University of Hawaii Regents’ Medal of Distinction? Who is Mary Sherman Morgan and how did she contribute to the space race? Which tool did Jane Goodall see chimpanzees using to feed themselves and why were her observations so important? Answer these questions and more with these resources:
Britannica School Resource Packs
Don’t know where to start? We’ve created resource packs to help—articles, images, videos, and more.
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Dive in! Dig deeper with the following article and video.
READ: Women’s History at a glance
WATCH: Legends of Chemistry
Click to learn about some important contributions to space exploration, leprosy treatment, and the sugar production industry by three female chemists.
Now what? Make it stick with these activities:
Strategy Card: Persuasion Power
Graphic Organizer: Graffiti Fence
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