A colorful poster introduces class members to Maria da Penha. A biopharmacist and activist, Penha was influential in writing and getting passed, Brazil's first domestic violence law which bears her name.

Concepts

domestic violence, famous women, women's history, women's history month, women's rights, women's movements, pharmacology, human biology

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Have groups investigate and report on Maria da Penha, biopharmacy, and local domestic violence resources
• As part of a celebration of Women's History Month, have groups investigate other famous women, create posters for them, and display their work in the classroom or around the school

Classroom Considerations

• Requires extra time to print and mount the free poster

Pros

• The intriguing poster is sure to capture the attention of class members

Cons

• None