Influential American Women
Introduction
March has been designated Women's History Month by the United States Congress. In order to continue our study of the minority viewpoint of history you will complete two assignments related to women in American History.
Task
From an approved list or with approval of your history teacher you must choose a woman and complete a short research project ending in an oral presentation to your history class, and a 2-4 page research paper for your English Class. You will cover the woman's life and her influence on American history.
Process
I. You must have a visual to accompany your oral report. (Photos, collage, video clip, music, timeline, outline etc.) You can run off items to pass out to the class or have a large enough visual to see from the back of the classroom.
II. Written work (must be typed) to be turned in the day of your oral report:
a) The value of including the history of women and other minorities in an American history class. This should be no more than one page in length.
b) a bibliography that contains at least four sources. Only one regular encyclopedia is acceptable. You may use books, magazines, newspapers, specialized encyclopedias, journals, etc. Do not use the Internet for all sources! Use the MLA format.
Print Resources
Reference Area 920.72
Biographies 920,921
Check the PGHS Card Catalog and MOBAC Library System
Web Resources
Women in American History (by Encyclopedia Britannica)
National Women's History Project
National Organization for Women
Distinguished Women of the Past and Present
4000 Years of Women of Science
Story of Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony (includes a video)
Women's Achievement in Aviation and Space (National Aeronautics and Space Administration)
Pacific Grove Public Library (Biography Resource Center and Student Resource Center Gold)
Conclusion
Women's contributions and accomplishments have helped develop the arts, music, medicine, sciences and laws of our nation. Women have often not been given credit where credit is due. This research into the women who have made a difference in our great country will show how a minority has made major advances and changes.