Career Paths for Women
Using the life of pioneer woman aviator Amelia Earhart as a point of departure, students reserch careers available to contemporary women that were traditionally only for men. Students will develop an understanding of job descriptions, know what steps are necessary to take to enter specific job markets, and be aware of at least three opportunities women have in various fields.


The Greatness in Me
In this ALI Unit of Practice, students study the life of aviator Amelia Earhart and then write thier own autobiographical pieces that highlight some of their greatest accomplishments. Students will include short and long term goals, as well as life skills.

Contributions of Women to the Field of Education
What do the women listed in this resource guide have in common? All of these women are pioneers in the field of education. So, take a moment to explore the lives of individuals such as Mary M. Bethune, Marva Collins, Catharine Esther Beecher and Sarah Josepha Buell Hale. Their aspirations and dedication to education shape the way we view education today!


Famous Women: For Elementary Students
For the most part, general collections of information about famous women from the United States and Canada are featured in this guide. These include biographies, timelines, games and quizzes on women's history.

An Introduction to Women's History in the Secondary Language Arts Classroom
Unfortunately, the contributions of women in literature and the arts are not always given strong focus--although that trend is changing. This resource guide attempts to serve as a collection of resources that can supplement the instruction of literature with examples and ideas by women.

Women in Technology
Many women have achieved in the field of technology. These women have the common characteristics of determination, dedication, and perseverance that are evident within their career successes and accomplishments. By paying attention to your female students’ educational achievements and career aspirations, you will ensure that women can have more career choices. This resource guide explores the role of women in technology as well as stresses the importance of mentors for female students.

Sally Ride The First American Woman in Space

Women and Mathematics
Women have contributed in all ways to the technical advancement of humanity. Use this ALI resource guide to learn about their accomplishments in the resources included with this guide. Find women mathematicians who were born on your birthday and see what you may have in common. You can even go on a "treasure hunt" to discover interesting facts about these women in history.

Encourage Girls to Pursue Math and Science
Educators are finding out how important it is to encourage girls, especially in middle school, to study math and science. Without positive motivation, these young girls lose interest and don't pursue careers in these fields. The resources that accompany this guide were selected to help educators explain the role of women in the areas of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology. You will find historical information about the contributions of women in these fields, and many success stories. There are resources for the promotion of gender equity, and organizations that provide mentoring ideas for girls. You will also discover information and lesson plans that focus on careers in math.

Votes for Women! Suffrage Movements in the United States
The quest for women's suffrage in the United States was a 72-year struggle for the simple and inalienable right of representation and equality for women. The sites collected in this resource guide present a variety of material on the history of the women's suffrage movement in the United States, including essays, biographies, images, maps, timelines, and even music.

"Votes for Women!": Suffrage Movements around the World
Excluded from voting in ancient Greece and the Roman republic, as well as in the new democracies emerging at the end of the 18th century, women the world over have waited and worked for the right to vote for a very long time. By the middle of the 20th century, over 100 nations had enfranchised women. The links in this resource guide present a great deal of information about the fight for suffrage around the world, including history, biography, timelines and more.

Valentina Tereshkova The first woman in space 1963

Women's History Month Ideas
Celebrate Women's History month with the outstanding resources available from the Gale Group. You'll want to explore the timeline and take the quizzes.


Great Women
From the National Women's Hall of Fame you'll find links to women who made their mark in science, politics, mathematics, religion, literature, athletics, etc. The site also includes learning resources and games.

Mary McLeod Bethune (1875 - 1955) Black teacher who began a school to help educate young black women.

Women in Science and Technology
WITI profiles a different woman each day throughout the month of June, as part of Women in Science and Technology Month. These women demonstrate determination, dedication and perseverance, which is evident within their career successes and accomplishments.


Women in American History
Sponsored by the Encyclopaedia Britannica, this exquisite site calls attention to the many important roles that women have played in shaping American history. The site presents women's triumphs and failures, struggles and successes in a gorgeous, exhaustive manner. Travel through the timeline, read through hundreds of biographical essays and portraits, listen to famous (and infamous) quotations, or take a weekly quiz.

Why Women's History?
"The history of all times, and of today especially, teaches that ... women will be forgotten if they forget to think about themselves."
--Louise Otto (1849), German feminist

Anonymous?
"For most of history, Anonymous was a woman."
--Virginia Woolf, writer

Fair-Haired "Boys"
"We aim to give a 'wake-up call' to businesses, to alert them to the fact that the next 'fair-haired boy' of their organization just might be a woman."
--Elizabeth Dole

Women in Technology
What are some characteristics of women who would succeed in the field of technology in the Information Age? Lead your students into a discussion of the virtues of determination, dedication, and perserverance.

Female Role Models
Girls need role models. When you invite speakers to classes or clubs, make sure you include women.
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