Obscure Women of History: A Women's History Celebration
In this ongoing class students will meet 3 times each week of March to learn about women upon whom history places less emphasis.
Phyllis Bixler - Just Help Me Learn, LLC
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(346)
What's included
3 live meetings
2 hrs 15 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
Who was Hypathia? Aung San Suu Kyi? Bessie Coleman? Sophia Brahe? During the month of March join us and discover who these women were/are, and the contributions they have made. Celebrate Women's History Month by learning about some of the lesser known women who have changed the world. Students will participate in a class that presents information about each woman using slides, videos, readers theatre, handouts, games and/or activities. The classes are designed to be interactive and students are encouraged to participate, ask questions and contribute to the conversation. The lives of these women are/were not without challenges and trials, the good, bad and ugly will be taught in class including slavery, assault, and death. Week of March 1: Monday: Hypatia - First Female Mathematician Wednesday: Revolutionary War Spy #355 Friday: Enheduanna, First Known Poet Week of March 8: Monday: Sybil Ludington, Female Paul Revere Wednesday: Bessie Coleman, First African-American Woman and Native American to hold an Aviator's License Friday: Aung San Suu Kyi, 1991 Nobel Peace Prize laureate and State Counsellor of Myanmar Week of March 15: Monday: Huda Sha'arawi, Advocate for the Education of Women, Philanthropist Wednesday: Artemisia, Female Naval Commander Friday: Sophie Brahe, Astronomer and Horticulturist Week of March 22: Monday: Irena Sendler, Humanitarian and Social Worker Wednesday: Wangari Maathai, Scientist and Environmentalist Friday: Peggy Shippen Arnold, Traitor, Spy, and Wife Week of March 29: Monday: Dorothy Lawrence, Journalist and Soldier Wednesday: Shirley Chisolm, First Female Presidential Candidate in the United States Friday: Pope Joan, Legendary Female Pope
Learning Goals
Students will learn how skills, knowledge, money and talent have enabled women who are often forgotten by history to impact and change the world.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Some classes may include sensitive information about women that include physical or sexual assault, torture, sex as a commodity, slavery, and even death. Students should be mature enough to absorb and understand the content that will be taught in an age appropriate manner.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
- YouTube
- Facing History
- Google Slides
Joined September, 2020
4.8
346reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
1 teacher has a teaching certificate
Ohio Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
1 teacher has a Graduate degree
Master's Degree in Education from Lourdes College
1 teacher has a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Auburn University
As an educator for nearly 20 years who has studied history and women's studies, the sensitive topics covered in the class will be handled in an age appropriate manner. Students should be mature enough to learn about these darker times of women's history. The good, bad and ugly will be taught in a way that humanizes the woman and helps learners understand how her story enhances the contribution(s) she has made. Reviews
Live Group Class
$25
weekly ($9 per class)3x per week
45 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 15-18
3-9 learners per class
