Women have made lots of contributions to our world yet for a very long time, women and their accomplishments were not given much mention in history books. My female students often asked me whether there were female explorers, queens in ancient history that accomplished things and women inventors,etc.
Women's History Month(March) is a great chance to highlight some of the many women that have made contributions to our world. Can you think of a woman that made a lasting impression on you? I think I would have to say Amelia Earhart is definitely one woman I admire-her sense of adventure and her attitude that she could accomplish anything if she tried, are characteristics to emulate. Nellie Bly(bornElizabeth Jane Cochrane) is another woman that comes to mind as doesAnne Bancroft, modern day explorer, who with Liv Arnesen,became the first women to ski across Antarctica!
Try my Women's History Webquest to learn about 10 women who have made contributions to our world. There are extension activities included.http://edworldexchange.com/?q=node/469 Only $3
Gail
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