Well-Behaved Women [and Men] Seldom Make History

Abstract:

Students read and discuss picture book biographies of women [and men] in history. With their teacher, they build a data chart of information about each woman, highlighting her historical setting, accomplishments, and character traits. Finally students apply what they learn to several writing projects focused on historical context and social change. While the focus of biography is on individuals, students will see they did not, and could not, succeed alone but were supported along the way by others.

Subject:

Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences

Grade Level:

Primary, Secondary

Collection:

Center for History and New Media