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International Women's Day 100th Anniversary Nobel Laureate Wangari Maathai: Shaking the Tree Lesson PlanInternational Women's Day 100th Anniversary Nobel Laureate Wangari Maathai: Shaking the Tree Lesson Plan
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International Women's Day 100th Anniversary Nobel Laureate Wangari Maathai: Shaking the Tree

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Students explore the significance of International Women's Day. In this women's history lesson plan, students read excerpt of Wangari Maathai's acceptance speech for the Nobel Peace Prize and analyze the lyrics of "Shaking the Tree," by Peter Gabriel. Students respond to discussion questions about the pieces as well as ideas to improve the lives of women in the world.

 

 

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international women's day, shaking the tree, wangari maathai, social studies
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Grade
8th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Duration
1 day
Instructional Strategy
Research

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