Pages Book to Keynote Animation - Women’s History Month

And here is the day 2 postcard sent out on March 10, 2023 for Women’s History Month.

Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm announcing her candidacy for presidential nomination - Library of Congress 1972

Essential Question: How can we encourage young women to get involved in the political process?

Challenge: Use history to inspire learners to participate in the democratic process.

Day three postcard - Many students are involved in sports. This primary source from the Library of Congress challenges them to evaluate sports access and equity at their schools and in their communities.

Tennis talk Althea Gibson, U.S. and Wimbledon tennis champion, gives some pointers on the game which has brought her international fame. Some 500 students attended the tennis clinic yesterday at Midwood HS - 1957

Big Idea: Woman’s History

Essential Question: What have been the historic inequities for women in sports?

Challenge: Amplify sports equity in our school and community.

Day 4 Postcard - There are many inspiring stories about women’s participation in aeronautics. Showcasing these might provide a pathway for student careers. 

Amelia Earhart in airplane - Library of Congress

Essential Question: How can we bring to the forefront women’s participation in aeronautics and space?

Challenge: Build a knowledge base of women’s participation in aeronautics and space.

Day 5 Postcard - Students take a look at activities that were historically off limits to women and identify examples they still see today.

“First of fair sex to obtain motorcycle license in Capital. Washington, D.C.” - Library of Congress

Essential Question: How can we teach others about women who pushed the boundaries of participation?

Challenge: Showcase women who dared to defy.

Day 6 Postcard -  It is important for all our learners to see themselves in the people we elect to represent us.

Representative Patsy Mink announces the formation of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus at a press conference - Library of Congress

Big Idea: Woman’s History

Essential Question: How can we amplify the political impact of women of color?

Challenge: Demonstrate and share the political impact of women of color.

Day 7 Postcard - What has been defined by culture as men’s work and women’s work has changed substantially overtime.  Students might explore these changes to understand some of the challenges women faced.

Women in industry. Pioneers of the production line, these young workers are among the first women ever to operate a centerless grinder, a machine requiring the knowledge of precision measuring - Library of Congress 1942

Big Idea: Woman’s History

Essential Question: How can we illustrate for learners the changing role of women in the workforce?

Challenge: Research, illustrate and share the changing role of women in the workforce.

Day 8 Postcard - It’s important for students to explore how movements can become amendments.

Sewing stars on suffrage flag - Library of Congress 1920

Essential Question: How can we tell the story of the passage of the 19th Amendment and its impact on women today?

Challenge: Craft and share with multiple media the story of the impact of the 19th Amendment.

Day 9 Postcard - It has only been in recent history that principals or superintendents of school districts were women (with some exceptions). Students take a look at and analyze the statistics on women and men in the field of education.

Mary McLeod Bethune, the first women educator to head a federal agency, with a Line of Girls from the School. Library of Congress 1905

Big Idea: Woman’s History

Essential Question: How can we recognized the achievements of women in educational roles?

Challenge: Collect and share data on women in educational leadership positions.

Day 10 Postcard - Social Justice movements have been inspired by young women.  Learners can take a look at the impact these young activists have had on society.

14-yr. old [garment worker] striker, Fola La Follette, and Rose Livingston - Library of Congress 1913

Essential Question: How can we understand the impact of young women on social justice movements?

Challenge: Highlight current social justice movements led by young women today.

Day 11 Postcard - Showcasing examples of women in science & math encourages young women to look into these fields as career paths.

Woman scientist - Library of Congress

Big Idea: Woman’s History

Essential Question: How can we amplify the role women have played in math and the sciences?

Challenge: Showcase the achievements of women in math and science throughout history.

Day 12 Postcard (last one!) - Students explore the historical and contemporary contributions of women in the military.

The Women's Radio Corps - Library of Congress 1919

Big Idea: Woman’s History

Essential Question: How can we recognize the role women have played in in the military over time?

Challenge: Create an interactive resource that highlights the role of women in the military.

So many excellent Challenges in this one post! And also I love the empowerment your examples give to others for creating their own CBL starters as well. Creating a postcard to launch a CBL is such a simple way to ENGAGE learners in a Challenge. Love this all around!

Thanks Katie, CBL is such a perfect approach for heritage and cultural months that we celebrate or commemorate throughout the year. Gives learners a chance to focus on the reasons we recognize these months and how to become involved.