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Celebrate Women's History

Join us this March as we commemorate Women’s History Month and all the life-changing accomplishments of women throughout history. This year’s theme is Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. To help you enlighten your students and share important stories, we have put together a teacher-friendly resource lineup that includes captivating articles, interactive media, classroom activities, and much more.

WHAT'S INCLUDED:

Champions of Diversity Equity Inclusion

These groundbreaking women have fearlessly championed the rights of marginalized communities, reshaping policies, dismantling discriminatory practices, and amplifying voices. Prepare to be inspired by their compelling stories with in-depth articles from Britannica School.

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Shirin Ebadi

Lawyer, Writer, and Teacher

Mama Cāx

Model and Disabilities Advocate

Ella Baker

Political Activist

Alice Wong

Activist and Founder

Malala Yousafzai

Activist

Pearl Gibbs

Aboriginal Activist

Shirin Ebadi; Victor Boyko/Getty Images. Mama Cāx; JP Yim/Getty Images. Ella Baker; Afro American Newspapers—Gado/Getty Image. Alice Wong; © Eddie Hernandez. Malala Yousafzai; Andrew Gombert—EPA/Alamy. Pearl Gibbs; Courtesy of the State Library of New South Wales.

"There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you."

Maya Angelou

American Poet, Memoirist, and Civil Rights Activist

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Lessons & Activities

Help your students recognize powerful women throughout history with these hands-on classroom activities.

ACTIVITY 1

Lesson Plan:
Celebrating Women's Contributions to Literature

This lesson plan focuses on celebrating the contributions of 10 inspiring female children’s book authors in honor of Read Across America Day. Students will have the opportunity to explore the works of these authors and their impact on literature and society through various engaging activities, including author studies and discussions.

ACTIVITY 2

Interactive Lesson:
Exploring Women's Suffrage

In this interactive lesson, students will learn about the women’s suffrage movement in the United States. Ask your students to read the article, watch the video, and take notes on the following points:

What was the movement for women’s suffrage?
Who were the key figures involved in the movement?
What challenges did the movement face?
How did Alice Paul’s actions impact the fight for women’s suffrage?

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Women’s Voices, Women's Stories:

A Journey Through Time

From the earliest storytellers through today’s pioneering journalists, use this timeline to help students explore some of the many incredible women who have devoted their lives to producing art, pursuing truth, and inspiring change.

Celebrating Women in Film Television Literature Journalism Visual Arts Music Theatre

More than just artists, these modern-day storytellers have already made their mark on history. Discovery their stories through Britannica School articles and multimedia featuring inspirational biographies and more.

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Olivia Rodrigo

Singer, Songwriter, and Actres

Reese Witherspoon

Actress

Amanda Gorman

Poet and Activist

Beyoncé

Singer and Songwriter

Mindy Kaling

Actress, Comedian, and Writer

Malorie Blackman

Author

Olivia Rodrigo; © Walt Disney Pictures. All rights reserved. Amanda Gorman; Pat Benic—UPI/Shutterstock.com. Beyoncé; © DFree/Shutterstock.com. Mindy Kaling; © Helga Esteb/Shutterstock.com. Malorie Blackman; Roberto Ricciuti/Getty Images. Annie Leibovitz; Ian Gavan/Getty Images

Quiz

How much do you know about Women’s History Month, the “soldiers in petticoats” who fought for women’s rights?

Women’s History At A Glance

Britannica School features biographies of over 500 notable women, organized by seven different fields, who have shaped history. Encourage students to read their stories to mark the occasion and feel inspired to make their own impact.