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March is Women's History Month and March 8th is International Women's Day. Why do we celebrate this event?Â
We celebrate Women's History Month to remind ourselves of the accomplishments of women throughout the years in our culture and society. From science to politics, it is a chance to reflect on the trailblazing women who lead the way for change. Let's learn more via the presentation below!
Let's discover the book collection about great women in the world!Â
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Pioneering Women in the history
What Does the Word ‘Pioneering’ Mean?
Being the first to find or do something, invent something, or do something in a new way.
The woman who helped fight for women’s right to vote. Visit this link for more detail.
The lawyer who fought for women’s equality in the courts. Visit this link for more detail.
The woman who paved the way for female mathematicians. Visit this link for more detail.
The nurse who changed hospitals for the better. Visit this link for more detail.
How this former enslaved person spoke out against injustice. Visit this link for more detail.
How the first black female in Congress never stopped speaking out. Visit this link for more detail.
How this pilot changed how high people thought women could fly. Visit this link for more detail.
The teenage girl who helped lead a French army to victory. Visit this link for more detail.
How her refusal to give up her seat sparked a movement. Visit this link for more detail.
You might know her as a conductor for the Underground Railroad. She was also a spy. Visit this link for more detail.
How this pilot inspired people to fly to greater heights. Visit this link for more detail.
The woman who risked her life to hide people from the Nazis. Visit this link for more detail.
The computer programmer who had ideas long before there were computers. Visit this link for more detail.
The woman who set the standard for modern first ladies to help their fellow citizens. Visit this link for more detail.
How this journalist risked her life to report the truth. Visit this link for more detail.
How this female scientist used physics to save lives. Visit this link for more detail.
The Egyptian who proved women could be powerful pharaohs. Visit this link for more detail.
How this math whiz helped explorers reach new worlds. Visit this link for more detail.
The Native American woman who showed Lewis and Clark the way. Visit this link for more detail.
Time for Reflection
Why do you think we need to think aboutÂ
pioneering women?
Can you suggest any more
pioneering women?
Has anything you read made you think differently about what women can achieve?
