Here are some outstanding women's history month resources you can use in your middle school classroom to celebrate women's history.
Capturing the human experience through the eyes of women expands and strengthens relationships with one another. To honor and foster that understanding, here are some incredible Women’s History Month resources to be used in your classroom.
Women’s History Month Activities for Middle School
Middle school is a perfect time to hone in on women’s contributions to society and humanity. Use these choice boards, packets, videos and projects to highlight influential women such as Rosa Parks and Harriet Tubman, women in the workplace such as Marie Curie, Amelia Earhart and Sally Ride (the first woman to fly in space for NASA) and female heroes such as Malala Yousafzai.
Choice Boards
Themed Packets and Projects
- “Who Is...” Scavenger Hunt
- Gender Wage Gap Mini-Project
- Unsung Female Heroes Interview Activity Packet
Educational Videos
"The women’s suffrage movement is an integral part of American history. Its voting rights have much in common with the civil rights movement that came after and are an inspiration to American women everywhere."
International Women’s Day
The first International Women’s Day has American roots, making it an integral part of U.S. history. Recorded to have been held in New York City on February 29 1909, it was celebrated on a Sunday to allow working women to attend. But it wasn’t until 1975 that the United Nations General Assembly began celebrating March 8 as International Women’s Day. By 2014, it was celebrated in more than 100 countries and is now recognized as an official holiday in more than 25.
The theme for 2023 is “Embrace Equity”. There is a notable difference between equity and equality, and the goal for this year is to recognize that every woman has a different background, access to resources and set of circumstances. Creating equity means providing specific resources according to the need to create positive outcomes for everyone. Discuss the concept of equity versus equality no matter the grade level you teach. Use the links below to create interactive and engaging women’s history month lessons for elementary, middle, and high school students.
International Women’s Day Resources
Women’s Rights and Suffrage
We would be remiss if we didn’t address the women who fought so dutifully to have a voice. The 19th Amendment adoption was certified on August 26, 1920, securing the right for women to vote, due mainly in part to the efforts of the Suffragettes. Use the following resources throughout March as inspiration for bulletin boards, classroom activities, lesson plans and more. They would also be excellent jumping-off points for a national women’s history project on notable women who played key roles in the women’s suffrage movement, such as Susan B. Anthony. The women’s suffrage movement is an integral part of American history. Its voting rights have much in common with the civil rights movement that came after and are an inspiration to American women everywhere.
- Leaders in U.S. Women’s Suffrage Movement
- Suffragettes
- The Nineteenth Amendment
- Parliament of Canada: Matching Activity
"Women’s History Month isn’t an afterthought or an addendum to core curriculum; it’s earned the right to be a recognized and essential unit."
Quizzes, Printables and Lesson Plans
Women’s History Month isn’t an afterthought or an addendum to core curriculum; it’s earned the right to be a recognized and essential unit. If you’d like to take a more formal and rigorous approach to studying Women’s History, we’ve provided quizzes, in-depth lesson plans and printables that would all support your dedication to the recognition of brave women everywhere.
Printable Quizzes
- Famous Women and Their Accomplishments Quiz
- Names of Women Suffrage Leaders Quiz
- Madam President Quiz
- Famous Firsts of U.S. Women Quiz
- The History of Women’s History Quiz
- First Ladies Quiz
- Women in History Quiz
Printables
Lesson Plans
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