Like many of our history lessons that have to do with oppression and unfair practices on American soil, the students in my social studies class take great interest in the hows and whys. Specifically, the topic of women’s rights in the United States had students intrigued, engaged, and dumbfounded as to how such laws existed, and, more importantly, the ideology behind the practice. In the spirit of Women’s History Month, we reviewed many articles to build background knowledge and curiosity regarding the treatment of women and their place in American society. These articles and ensuing classroom discussions led to a genuine curiosity within the students to go further in their research to learn about individual women figures who were responsible for opening the doors of opportunity for others. After being exposed to women’s suffrage and the lack of equality, the students selected from a list of influential women throughout history and were required to complete a google slide research project. Overall, the unit of study was a success and the students came away with a revitalized appreciation for the opportunities available to them today.
