Lesson Plans for Every Classroom
What are you looking for today?
- Afro-Latinx
- Antisemitism
- Black Identity
- Bullying
- Celebration
- Civic Engagement
- Classism
- Congressional Maps
- Constitutional Rights
- Culture
- DEI
- Disability and Ableism
- Diversity
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Elementary School
- Equal Rights
- Equality
- Free Speech
- Gender
- Gerrymandering
- High School
- Identity
- Immigration
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- Jewish Identity
- LGBTQ+
- LGBTQIA+
- Latinx
- Mental Health
- Middle School
- Native American
- Pride
- Race and Racism
- Redistricting
- SWANA (Southwest Asia North Africa) Identity
- Sexism
- Social Media
- Supreme Court
- Voting Rights
- Women and Girls
The Purpose of Women's History Month
Women’s History Month is celebrated and commemorated every year in March. The goal of Women’s History Month is to recognize the contributions and accomplishments of women throughout history and to highlight gender inequities and the ways they have been and continue to be challenged. Women’s History Month officially began in 1980 when President Jimmy Carter proclaimed the week of March 8 Women’s History Week. In 1987, Congress passed a law that authorized the President to proclaim March as Women’s History Month, changing it from a week-long celebration to a full month. This lesson provides an opportunity for students to learn more about the goals and origins of Women’s History Month, explore how sexism manifests in the U.S. and around the globe and reflect on how to commemorate Women’s History Month in March and beyond.