AnHS Library News and Resources
March 2019
Check Out These Curriculum Resources for Women's History Month
NewseumED - online collection of primary sources, news artifacts, and lessons
Women's Museum of California Digital Exhibits
California Women in Agriculture
Smithsonian
Women's History Month Exhibits and Collections
Women's History Month Audio and Video Resources
Because of Her Story - Stories that deepen our understanding of women’s contributions to America and the world, showing how far women have advanced and how we as a country value equality and the contributions of all our citizens.
National Women's History Museum
MALALA YOUSAFZAI'S NOBEL PEACE PRIZE LECTURE
OPPOSITION TO THE WOMEN'S RIGHTS MOVEMENT
This piece, written anonymously—though it is suspected that John L. O’Sullivan (1813–1895) may have authored this text—was submitted to
The Democratic Review
in 1852.
WAS HARD FIGHT TO GET VOTE
This newspaper article from
The Barre Daily Times
discusses the various women involved in the suffrage moment, including those who opposed it, as well as the movement's progression over the years.
Lesson Idea for Women's History Month
2 articles about her accomplishments and/or struggles
2 images
1 video
1 biography
Next, have the students write a reflection on the woman and her contribution to history. Last, have the students record or write about how the woman inspires them and why. Upload all resources with links and citations, reflections, and responses to a Google Site and share with the class.
Tech Tip of the Month (Cult of Pedagogy): Insert Learning Google Extension
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These Scholarships are Still Available - Share with your Students!
Scholarship Opportunity for African American and Minority Students
"From Failure to Promise" Essay Scholarship Contest offers an opportunity for high school seniors to earn scholarship money by writing a 1,000 word essay. Students will be asked to describe the challenges they have faced in achieving academic success referencing the book From Failure to Promise: An Uncommon Path to Professoriate by Dr. Cleamon Moorer. The deadline for this scholarship is usually in JULY of each year, and the award amount is usually $500 - $10,000.
Doodle for Google
The Doodle for Google Competition is open to children in grades K – 12. The competition asks children to design a Google Logo based on a predetermined topic. Artists create their doodles using any materials they want and write an artist statement that explains how the doodle represents something that inspires them. The four national finalists in each grade group will receive a $5000scholarship to be used at the college or university of their choice. One national winner will receive a$30,000 scholarship. The contest is open for entries until March 18, 2019 8:00pm Pacific Time (PT).
Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes
The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes is open to students aged 8 to 18. Each year the Barron Prize is awarded to 25 students who have made a positive difference to the people in their community and the health of the planet. Award criteria focuses on environmental issues as they relate to people and their communities. Winners receive a $2500 scholarship to be used at the college or university of their choice. Deadline is April 15, 2019.
Check Out The Parent Newsletter for March 2019
Read about upcoming Library Events, our new digital magazine VOTS, and more!
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