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"Have students select a successful woman in the community, interview her and collect information from others that work with her about what makes her successful, and present the information to their peers and family members. Invite the woman celebrated to receive an award and copies of the presentation created in her honor."
-Joyce Jamerson, Muncie, IN
"Read a story to your Kindergarten students about Maxine Dunlap who became the first American woman to earn a glider pilot license. Then read a story to them about Amelia Earhart who was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic. As a wrap up, have the children build and paint their own glider planes."
-Ms. Celeste Cartagena, Bronx, NY
"Don't just celebrate it as a month- make it a part of the entire year. Let children see the people important to history as part of a diverse but year-long whole."
-Lynn Hughes, Quakertown, PA
"Write a list of male historical figures on one side of the board, and a list of female historical figures on the other. In a class discussion, have students try to determine how the groups differ. Start a discussion of how women have been treated historically. Facts such as women in some mid east countries (even now) have not been allowed to own property or travel without permission from a father or husband will surprise many students. Discussions can continue with research on the accomplishments of the noted women."
-Pat Thrailkill, Orlando, FL
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Women Who Have Made a World Of Difference!
Amelia to Zora:Twenty-six Women Who Changed the World
By Cynthia Chin-Lee
Illustrated by Megan Halsey
and Sean Addy
Twenty-six amazing women-twenty-six amazing stories.
From Amelia Earhart, pilot and adventurer, to Zora Neal Hurston, writer and anthropologist, learn about the hardships and triumphs that inspired each woman to change the world around her. Detailed collages and illustrations draw from various events in the women's lives.
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- Complete further research of the women in the book.
- Find examples of their work. For example, find a print of Frida Kahlo's work.
- Write interpretations of the highlighted quotes by the women represented in the book.
- Organize a time line of the women.
- Invite women guest speakers to the class.
- Create a sequel to Amelia to Zora with 26 additional biographies of amazing women, including quotes.
- Interview women in the community and write biographies.
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Extraordinary Girls
By Maya Ajmera,
Olateju Omolodun,
and Sarah Strunk
Foreword Written by
Isabel Carter Stewart
"...a spirited self-esteem booster for girls."
- Horn Book Guide
Extraordinary Girls celebrates girlhood with all its joys and challenges. It explores the special talents, relationships, and dreams that make every girl unique. In short chapters focusing on religion, sports, education, friendship, and more, girls from around the world are pictured growing and becoming active and integral members of their communities.
This book provides descriptions of girls who are pioneers.
They demonstrate extraordinary qualities such as uniqueness, intelligence, creativity, talent, competitiveness, etc.
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Have students describe a female friend, family member, or someone in the school community whom fits one of these descriptions.
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Have students cite specific examples of how this person has demonstrated these qualities.
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Have students take photos or draw pictures of this person.
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Combine the class's descriptions and pictures of the selected women to create your own version of the community's "Extraordinary Girls".
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Have students create a bulletin board of other Extraordinary Women.
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