Women's Rights, Suffrage & Equality

Use these resources to teach students about women suffragists and their struggle for equality. They'll learn about each of the major figures in the movement—such as Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony—and everything these women had to overcome to win basic rights, such as the right to vote and equal representation in school sports.

Declaration of Sentiments Document written by Elizabeth Cady Stanton which was presented at the first U.S. Women's Rights Convention. It is modeled after the language of the Declaration of Independence. Equality in Sports for Women The passage of Title IX was supposed to guarantee equality for women in amateur sports, but this article shows how that has not been realized - either in the amateur or professional sporting worlds. Exploring Suffragists Students will do research to learn about suffragists, those who fought for the right of women to vote in the United States. This is a good lesson to conduct during the presidential elections. Leaders of the Women's Suffrage Movement View portraits and read details of the leaders in the American suffrage movement. The Roots of Women's Rights Seneca Falls Convention, marriage laws, and other topics are discussed in this article on Women's Rights. Strides for Women Posters Students research the lives of accomplished women and create posters displaying the information. This is a great lesson plan and activity for Women's History Month (March). U.S. Women's Firsts A list of women, their great accomplishments, and the year it took place. Timeline of U.S. Women's Rights Movement A timeline of the major events in the women's rights movement, from 1848 to the present. Women and the Vote Study the 19th Amendment and the women's suffrage movement with this lesson plan. Students use a variety of websites to learn how women gained the right to vote in the United States in the presidential elections and local government. Women's Rights Match women with their contribution to women's rights.

Women's Right to Vote Little Book Assemble a book that tells the story of how women won the right to vote. The Nineteenth Amendment Students read an explanation of the Nineteenth Amendment, which gave women the right to vote, and complete related activities to extend their understanding. Women's Liberation: Betty Friedan Share the story of Betty Friedan's achievements with your students, and assign the related activities as a way of learning more about a noteworthy feminist. Learn About Susan B. Anthony Create your own book about Susan B. Anthony, a founder and leader of the suffrage movement who was instrumental in earning women the right to vote. Wife of Founding Father Speaks Out This printable tells a story about President John Adams's wife, Abigail Adams, who spoke out in favor of women's rights. WAACS, WAVES, and Nurses Read about the WAACS, WAVES, and nurses of World War II, then explore the related activities. International Women's Day Teach children about International Women's Day with these activities. International Women's Day Theme Song In this music activity, students make up their own International Women's Day song. Suffragettes Try a printable worksheet that looks at the key people and issues in the women's suffrage movement in the United States. Women's History Month: Origins This article explains the origins of Women's History Month, celebrated in March. Help your students understand the contributions women have made to American society.   More Women's History – Teacher Resources