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Struggle for the Vote: New York Women

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Struggle for the Vote: New York Women Post Visit Lesson

For Grades 9 - 12

Learning Outcomes:

Students will:

Learn about an active women' society, the League of Women Voters.

Improve researching, writing and presentation skills.

Work cooperatively with other students.

Teacher Planning:

Time required for lesson: (3) 45 – 60 minutes (can be finished for a homework research assignment)

Materials/resources: School Library, Computer Lab, pencils, notebooks, (For Presentation Visual aids) Paper (18 x 24), Drawing pencils, Markers/colored pencils/crayons/paint/brushes, Magazines, Newspapers, Scissors

Technology resources: Computers, Internet and printer (if needed)

Researching a subject

Activity 1: Have students use primary and secondary sources to research the League of Women Voters. Each student can compose a research paper, including a thesis,  about their findings. Students can include images, biographies, first-hand accounts, and so on to construct their paper.

Activity 2: Upon completion of the research paper, have the students work in groups to create a presentation about the League of Women Voters. Encourage the students to use visual aids, including posters, digital technology, slides,  or create a website to illuminate their point of view to the class.

Assessment: Students may be evaluated on understanding, implementation and participation of the activity.

New York Curriculum Alignment:

Commencement:

The Visual Arts - Standards 1, 4

Social Studies – Standards 1, 5

ELA – Standards 1, 3

Mathematics, Science and Technology - Standard 7

 


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