Grade Range: 3-6Resource Type(s): Lessons & Activities, WorksheetsDuration: 15 MinutesDate Posted: 8/11/2010
Take a closer look at some of the Smithsonian's collection of "objection and answer" banners that displayed arguments for and against women's suffrage. Part of an OurStory module entitled Winning the Vote for Women, this activity includes a worksheet that encourages discussion of the women's suffrage movement along with images of the banners themselves. OurStory is designed to help children and adults enjoy exploring history together through the use of children's literature, everyday objects, and hands-on activities.
Discussions, Multiple activities, Museum education, Thematic approach
In January 1917, members of the National Woman's Party (NWP) became the first people to picket th...
20th century, children’s literature, literacy, twentieth century, Women, Our Story, picture book, primary source, reading, family activity, civics, parent guide, Women's History Month, march, family, OurStory, Women's History, government, woman, museum
A humorous and poignant fictional story, this book is also an eye-opening view of the women's suf...
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