March is Women’s History Month—a time to celebrate and honor the women who have shaped history, influenced change, and broken barriers in every field. As middle-level educators, you have a unique opportunity to bring these stories into your classrooms, inspiring students to learn about and reflect on the impact of women changemakers.
Celebrating Women Who Made History
From the courtroom to the lab, from literature to activism, women have played vital roles in shaping our world. Consider spotlighting figures such as:
Ruth Bader Ginsburg – A champion for gender equality and a trailblazing Supreme Court Justice who fought for equal rights under the law.
Marie Curie – A pioneer in science and the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, whose research in radioactivity changed the course of medicine and physics.
Maya Angelou – A poet, author, and civil rights activist whose words continue to inspire generations.
Engaging Lesson Ideas
To bring these stories to life in your classroom, try these engaging activities:
Biographical Storytelling – Assign students a historical woman to research and present their contributions through a creative medium like a skit, podcast, or digital presentation.
Changemaker Debates – Have students discuss and defend the impact of different historical women in a friendly debate-style format.
Letter to a Trailblazer – Encourage students to write letters to a woman in history, reflecting on how her achievements inspire them today.
Create a Classroom Museum – Have students design mini-exhibits showcasing women changemakers with posters, timelines, and artifacts (real or recreated).
Resources to Explore
Help your students dive deeper into the stories of women changemakers with these valuable resources:
Resources to Explore
Help your students dive deeper into the stories of women changemakers with these valuable resources:
Free Lesson Plans & Activities
National Women's History Museum: Digital Classroom Resources – Lesson plans, biographies, and primary sources.
Education World: Women's History Month Lesson Plans and Activities – Engaging lessons and activities highlighting women's contributions.
NEA: Women's History Month for the Classroom – Background reading materials and classroom activities.
Videos & Podcasts
iCivics: Women's History Month Resources – Short animated videos on women’s suffrage and historical topics.
We Are Teachers: Women's History Month Activities – Virtual field trips and journaling prompts.
Interactive & Student Engagement Tools
Share My Lesson: Women's History Lesson Plans and Resources – A collection of educational resources celebrating influential women.
Teachers Pay Teachers: Women's History Month Resources – Creative lesson plans and classroom activities.
Empowering the Next Generation
Women’s History Month isn’t just about looking back—it’s also about looking forward. Challenge students to think about how they, too, can make a difference in their communities and the world. Whether through advocacy, innovation, or the arts, they have the power to create change.
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