CNN Student News: Women's History Month
Subjects:
History, Social Studies
Grade Levels:
6-8, 9-12
Source: Headline News
CNN Student News programs contained segments pertaining to Women’s History Month. Corresponding curriculum for Women’s History Month is also available.
Women's History Month is an annual declared month worldwide that highlights contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society. March has been set aside as this month in the United States and in the United Kingdom. In India, this month is celebrated in October and corresponds with the celebration of Persons Day, which is October 18.
Featured segments:
Introduction: Women’s History Month - /www.cnn.com/2011/US/studentnews/03/01/transcript.wed/index.html
Egypt Women’s March and Women of Courage - http://www.cnn.com/2011/US/studentnews/03/08/transcript.wed/index.html
The Empowerment Plan - (Note: The video has been removed, but transcript is still available) - http://www.cnn.com/2011/US/studentnews/03/17/transcript.fri/index.html
WHM Quiz - http://www.cnn.com/2011/US/studentnews/03/24/transcript.fri/index.html
Remembering Geraldine Ferraro - http://www.cnn.com/2011/US/studentnews/03/27/transcript.mon/index.html
CNN Student News: Women’s History Month 2011: Discussion and Learning Activities -
http://www.cnn.com/2011/US/studentnews/02/28/womens.history.discussion/index.html
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