Limitations live only in our minds. But if we use our imaginations, our possibilities become limitless Famous Women in History Research Biography How To Use This Resource This is an opportunity for your students to acknowledge the social, economical, and political accomplishments of 33 famous women in history. In Canada, October is known as Women’s History month. In the United States of America, Women’s History Month will be celerbated this year from Sunday, March 1st to Tuesday, March 31st. In the following activity, have your students select one individual to research, gather, organize, and deliver information on. They have the opportunity to highlight 3 important facts, what they are known for, challenges faced, a quote, and one question they would love to ask them. A tracking/sign up sheet has been provided to ensure organization on your end! Class List Historical Figure Name Class List Historical Figure Name Women in History Born: ____________ Died: ____________ Known For Quote By: ___________________ Althea Gibson 3 Important Facts Challenges faced Character Traits One Question I’d Ask Women in History Born: ____________ Died: ____________ Known For Quote By: ___________________ Ann Bancroft 3 Important Facts Challenges faced Character Traits One Question I’d Ask Women in History By: ___________________ Born: Audrey Hepburn ____________ Died: ____________ 3 Important Facts Known For Quote Challenges faced Character Traits One Question I’d Ask Women in History Born: Aung ____________ Died: ____________ Known For Quote By: ___________________ San Suu Kyi 3 Important Facts Challenges faced Character Traits One Question I’d Ask Women in History Born: ____________ Died: ____________ Known For Quote By: ___________________ Betsy Ross 3 Important Facts Challenges faced Character Traits One Question I’d Ask Women in History Born: Billie ____________ Died: ____________ Known For Quote By: ___________________ Jean King 3 Important Facts Challenges faced Character Traits One Question I’d Ask Women in History Born: ____________ Died: ____________ Known For Quote By: ___________________ Clara Barton 3 Important Facts Challenges faced Character Traits One Question I’d Ask Women in History Born: Elizabeth ____________ Died: ____________ Known For Quote By: ___________________ Cady Stanton 3 Important Facts Challenges faced Character Traits One Question I’d Ask Women in History By: ___________________ Born: Florence Nightingale ____________ Died: ____________ 3 Important Facts Known For Quote Challenges faced Character Traits One Question I’d Ask Women in History Born: ____________ Died: ____________ Known For Quote By: ___________________ Frida Kahlo 3 Important Facts Challenges faced Character Traits One Question I’d Ask Women in History Born: ____________ Died: ____________ Known For Quote By: ___________________ Hillary Clinton 3 Important Facts Challenges faced Character Traits One Question I’d Ask Women in History Born: ____________ Died: ____________ Known For Quote By: ___________________ Indira Gandhi 3 Important Facts Challenges faced Character Traits One Question I’d Ask Women in History Born: ____________ Died: ____________ Known For Quote By: ___________________ Irma Rangel 3 Important Facts Challenges faced Character Traits One Question I’d Ask Women in History Born: Jackie ____________ Died: ____________ Known For Quote By: ___________________ Joyner Kersee 3 Important Facts Challenges faced Character Traits One Question I’d Ask Women in History Born: ____________ Died: ____________ Known For Quote By: ___________________ Jane Goodall 3 Important Facts Challenges faced Character Traits One Question I’d Ask Women in History Born: ____________ Died: ____________ Known For Quote By: ___________________ J.K. Rowling 3 Important Facts Challenges faced Character Traits One Question I’d Ask Women in History Born: ____________ Died: ____________ Known For Quote By: ___________________ Joan of Arc 3 Important Facts Challenges faced Character Traits One Question I’d Ask Women in History By: ___________________ Born: Katharine Hepburn ____________ Died: ____________ 3 Important Facts Known For Quote Challenges faced Character Traits One Question I’d Ask Women in History Born: Laura ____________ Died: ____________ Known For Quote By: ___________________ Ingalls Wilder 3 Important Facts Challenges faced Character Traits One Question I’d Ask Women in History Born: Louisa ____________ Died: ____________ Known For Quote By: ___________________ May Alcott 3 Important Facts Challenges faced Character Traits One Question I’d Ask Women in History Born: ____________ Died: ____________ Known For Quote By: ___________________ Mae Jemison 3 Important Facts Challenges faced Character Traits One Question I’d Ask Women in History By: ___________________ Born: Margaret Thatcher ____________ Died: ____________ 3 Important Facts Known For Quote Challenges faced Character Traits One Question I’d Ask Women in History Born: ____________ Died: ____________ Known For Quote By: ___________________ Marie Curie 3 Important Facts Challenges faced Character Traits One Question I’d Ask Women in History Born: ____________ Died: ____________ Known For Quote By: ___________________ Maya Angelou 3 Important Facts Challenges faced Character Traits One Question I’d Ask Women in History Born: ____________ Died: ____________ Known For Quote By: ___________________ Mother Teresa 3 Important Facts Challenges faced Character Traits One Question I’d Ask Women in History By: ___________________ Born: Oprah Winfrey ____________ Died: ____________ 3 Important Facts Known For Quote Challenges faced Character Traits One Question I’d Ask Women in History By: ___________________ Born: Queen Elizabeth ____________ Died: ____________ 3 Important Facts Known For Quote Challenges faced Character Traits One Question I’d Ask Women in History Born: Sandra ____________ Died: ____________ Known For Quote By: ___________________ Day O’Conner 3 Important Facts Challenges faced Character Traits One Question I’d Ask Women in History Born: Sonia ____________ Died: ____________ Known For Quote By: ___________________ Sotomayor 3 Important Facts Challenges faced Character Traits One Question I’d Ask Women in History By: ___________________ Born: Whoopi Goldberg ____________ Died: ____________ 3 Important Facts Known For Quote Challenges faced Character Traits One Question I’d Ask Women in History By: ___________________ Born: Leymah Gbowee ____________ Died: ____________ 3 Important Facts Known For Quote Challenges faced Character Traits One Question I’d Ask Women in History By: ___________________ Born: Wangari Maathai ____________ Died: ____________ 3 Important Facts Known For Quote Challenges faced Character Traits One Question I’d Ask Credits
