A collection of resources that highlight the contributions of women, girls, and nonbinary people to inspire curiosity and creativity in students grades 6 to 8.
Students will learn about the legacy of Dolores del Río, the first major Latinx actress in Hollywood. Lesson plan PDF. Grades 6 to 12. (40-180 minutes)
Students will learn how Cindy Whitehead changed the culture of skateboarding and fought for girls to have greater access to all sports. Lesson plan PDF. Grades 6 to 12. (40-180 minutes)
Students will learn how different women artists have used their art to bring attention to important issues that have affected marginalized people. Lesson plan PDF. Grades 8 to 12. (40-240 minutes)
Students will learn about Juliette Gordon Low's founding of the Girl Scouts in 1912 and how this helped change expectations of girls. Lesson plan PDF. Grades 6 to 12. (40-180 minutes)
Students will learn how the Woman's Land Army of America fueled the United States' efforts in World War II. Lesson plan PDF. Grades 6 to 12. (40-180 minutes)
Calling all educators! This resource for our first digital exhibition Becoming Visible: Bringing American Women’s History Into Focus, gives even more insight for young audiences. Best for grades 6-12.
Enjoy learning by doing? Explore themes from the museum’s first digital exhibition, Becoming Visible: Bringing American Women’s History into Focus, through hands on activities, field trips, and conversation prompts. This is a versatile resource that can be used by families, clubs, classrooms, and more!
Women's stories have been in a constant state of becoming visible, never quite coming into focus in American history. Even though historians have long documented the lives and work of women, their contributions have vanished from most popular narratives of U.S. history. Explore how five women’s stories have been recorded and remembered, and join our effort to expand the story of America.
