What is the role artifacts play in the study of past events and people? As part of an examination of the careers and contributions of women in Congress from 1917 to 2006, groups examine artifacts that symbolize each woman.

Concepts

women's history month, women's suffrage, artifacts, the united states congress

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Attach the artifact to the previously created museum display of the Congresswoman

Classroom Considerations

• The fifth in a series of seven resources that research the career and contributions of women who have served in Congress from 1917–2006

Pros

• The packet includes a document analysis worksheet and directions for the activity

Cons

• No resources are included in the packet; however, links are provided to all required materials

Common Core

RI.9-10.1 RI.11-12.1 RH.6-8.1 RH.9-10.1 RH.11-12.1