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Daily News Lesson March 20 2024

The life and achievements of chemist Stephanie Kwolek, inventor of Kevlar

Hear about a groundbreaking scientist who discovered Kevlar, a fiber stronger than steel
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Daily News Lesson April 04 2023

The life and legacy of Cherokee photographer Jennie Ross Cobb

Learn about the life and legacy of Native photographer Jennie Ross Cobb
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Lesson Plan March 08 2018

Lesson plan: How outstanding women in STEM fields overcame obstacles

Explores the careers of 19 great female scientists, the challenges they overcame and why some of those challenges are still present
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Daily Video March 15 2017

How one female ice hockey player from the United Arab Emirates is living her dream
The National Hockey League celebrated 'Hockey is for Everyone' in February, as a time for promoting inclusiveness and a positive environment for all--including both men and women.
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Daily Video March 09 2017

Protesters continue fight for equal rights on International Women's Day
Women around the world stayed away from work and took to the streets to demonstrate the important economic contributions they make as part of the worldwide "Day Without Women" strike Wednesday.
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Daily Video March 06 2017

Harriet Tubman's home designated as National Park
The National Park Service recently made Harriet Tubman's home in Auburn, New York a national park, celebrating the later chapters of her life.
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Lesson Plan March 29 2016

"Well-behaved women seldom make history"
This lesson plan challenges students to identify negative stereotypes about women and men, introduces students to Anne Bonny (a woman who breaks traditional gender stereotypes) and gives them the opportunity to use creative writing skills to create their own profile on one of four other “rule-breaking” women in history.
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Lesson Plan March 21 2016

Women with Character, Women Who Inspire – Lesson Plan
For Women's History Month, PBS NewsHour Extra would love to know the women in your students' lives who have inspired them. Share a picture and description on social media using the hashtag #PBSWomenWhoInspire
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Post March 17 2014

Women's History Month Resources
March is Women's History Month, where we highlight and celebrate the accomplishments of women who h…
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Student Voices February 25 2014

Women's History Month: Students write about the women who inspire them

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