Students will form their opinion about women in combat, create a photo essay about women’s rights and explore women’s rights in the news from around the globe.
View the video Role of Women in Combat by MSNBC.com
Lesson Plan 1- Women in Combat
Objective: Students will form their opinion on the controversial issue of women in combat and write a persuasive essay
Lesson Plan 2- Women’s Rights Photo Essay
Objective: Students will work in groups to create a photo essay representing women’s rights in an assigned country
Lesson Plan 3- Women’s Rights in the News
Objective: Students will explore and summarize women’s rights issues in the news from around the world
21st Century Core Content
History
Government and Civics
Geography21st Century Themes
Global Awareness21st Century Skills
Think Creatively
Work Creatively With Others
Communicate Clearly
Collaborate with Others
Work Independently
Interact Effectively with Others
Work Effectively in Diverse Teams
Produce Results
Guide and Lead Others
Be Responsible to Others
Additional Resources:
MilitaryWomen.org
Women in the U.S. Army
Allowing Women into Combat? By MSNBC
Human Rights Watch; Women’s Rights
Global Issues; Women’s Rights
Additional Resources from Global Issues in Context:
Women’s Rights Topic Page
Restrictions on Women
Women’s Property Rights
Women and Poverty
Honor Killings
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