Women's History

Becoming American: Between Two Worlds

admin — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 10:51:33 -0500

Blessed is the Match Study Guide

rachel — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:42:55 -0500

This guide includes classroom strategies and activities that will support students as they consider the significance of Hannah Senesh's life and the legacy that she leaves for young people today. Students study Senesh's poetry, letters and diary entries as they consider themes such as adolescent voice, heroism, and activism, as well as the historical context of the film.

Confronting September 11: In the Name of Religion

admin — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 10:00:27 -0600

The Taliban, a name that translates into English as religious students, gained control of almost all of Afghanistan in 1996. As the Taliban consolidated their power they forged their militant brand of Islam into national law.

I Promised I Would Tell

rachel — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 12:17:01 -0500

Sonia Weitz tells her story through poetry and testimony during the Holocaust. She gives life to the millions of children, men and women who were murdered in Europe because they were Jews. Her personal memories and poetry give a history to mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, sons and daughters.

Participating in Democracy: Choosing to Make a Difference Study Guide

admin — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 18:22:12 -0600

Participating in Democracy explores the challenges and possibilities of citizenship by highlighting the stories of four young Americans. Their work deepens and expands our understanding of the word citizen and helps us see good citizenship as a creative act - a work of the imagination.

Regret to Inform: Legacies & Memories of the Vietnam War

admin — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 21:17:42 -0500

Stitching Truth Lesson Three: Why is Civil Society Important?

elisabeth — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 11:58:42 -0500

Stitching Truth Lesson Two: The Arpilleristas in Pinochet's Chile

elisabeth — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 11:49:50 -0500

Stitching Truth: Women's Protest Art in Pinochet's Chile Study Guide

admin — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 12:49:07 -0500

This guide begins with a reflection on the arpilleristas and the women's protest movement in Chile by award-winning scholar, poet, and activist Marjorie Agosín. The introduction is followed by several readings, comprising a historical narrative that describes the movement, and a series of primary source documents, including poetry, diplomatic correspondence, and, of course, photographs of the arpilleras themselves.

UDHR 10: Creating a Better World

rachel — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 16:14:14 -0600