Jersey City Public Schools Celebrate
Women’s History Month
Dr. Norma Fernandez
Superintendent of Schools
Ms. Ellen M. Ruane
Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction
Committee Members
Angela Elder - ELA Supervisor
Patricia Hudak - Science Supervisor
Dr. Kimberly Crowley - Math Supervisor
Enza Cannarozzi - Work-Based Learning Coordinator
Nicole Colon - Instructional Specialist
April Fowler-Hogan - Instructional Specialist
Tanya Carneiro-Velez - Instructional Specialist
The 2024 National Women’s History Theme
The 2024 National
Women’s History Theme
The National Women’s Month theme for 2024 celebrates “Women Who Advocate for
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.” This year’s theme recognizes the women throughout the country who recognize that for a positive future we must eliminate bias and discrimination from our lives.
Submissions
All submissions must be uploaded on or before Monday, March 11, 2024.
Please submit student work using the following Google Form.
Resources
The Women’s History Month resource booklet was created using the resources available to the students, teachers, parents / guardians of the Jersey City Public School District. All of the resources are available via Clever. These resources include:
Please select the link above to view the Daily Calendar slides.
Grades K-5
Resources
Women Who Advocate for
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Suggested Books on myON
Grades K-5
Login Information:
Username: Student ID#
Password: Birthday without leading zeros (example: 7/3/2013)
Suggested Books on myON
Grades K-5
Suggested Books on myON
Grades K-5
Benchmark Advance Resources | ||
Grade Level | Summary | Book Cover |
Grade: 1 Title: Susan B. Casts a Ballot | In 1872, ten-year-old Sue accompanies her father to the polls on Election Day. While there, they see Susan B. Anthony trying to vote. Sue grows up to fight for women’s right to vote and finally gets to vote in 1920.
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Grade: 2 Title: My Mom, Our Mayor | In this book, the author describes his mother’s tenure as a mayor, including some of the ways she’s helped their city. In doing so, the author gives students an introduction to the duties of a mayor. | |
Grade: 3 Title: Making a Difference | Clara Barton, Helen Keller, and Ruby Bridges each overcame challenges and found their callings to help others. Barton founded the American Red Cross, Keller fought for opportunities for the blind, and Bridges promotes diversity in schools. | |
Benchmark Advance Resources | ||
Grade Level | Summary | Book Cover |
Grade: 4 Title: Great Women of Math and Science | Women have been involved in math and science throughout history, but many women’s contributions have been overlooked. Women have made important contributions to the three branches of science—life science, Earth science, and physical science.
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Grade: 5 Title: Revolutionary Women | Women have played important roles in the American Revolution. Women, notably Deborah Sampson, Phillis Wheatley, and Sybil Ludington all took on admirable roles to help in the fight for America’s independence. | |
K-5 Activities
Organize a Girl Power Reading Challenge
Challenge your students to:
Use Your Voice Challenge
Challenge your students to:
Tablet Mockup
Replace the image on the screen with your own artwork. Then write about the woman on the tablet and how she strives for equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Career Collage: Women in Non-Traditional Careers
Challenge your students:
The primary goal of this assignment is to introduce K-5 students to inspiring women who have excelled in non-traditional careers. By exploring different careers through engaging activities, students will develop an early understanding that anyone can pursue their passions, regardless of gender stereotypes.
Exploring Girlhood: A Journey Through History
Challenge your students to:
Learn about the significant contributions of girls in shaping history and society through the exploration of the Girlhood exhibit from the Smithsonian.
GIRL Power!
Challenge your students to:
Learn about girls of ALL ages who lead, mentor, inspire, and impact those around them by tapping into their unique strengths. Using skills such as empathy, leadership, determination, and self-confidence girls of all ages have been able to affect change and become advocates for their communities.
Grades 6-12
Resources
Women Who Advocate for
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Suggested Books on myON
Grades 6-8
Login Information:
https://clever.com/in/jerseycity
Username: Student ID#
Password: Birthday without leading zeros (example: 7/3/2013)
StudySync Resources | ||
Blast Title | Blasts Essential Questions | Blast Cover |
Blast Title: A New Chapter | How can students drive change in their communities? Fairfax County Times shares how WEAR is spreading information about women’s history and how Prasidha Padmanabhan hopes it will become a national movement. | |
Blast Title: The Girl Who Loved to Count | How might the world be different without the work of Katherine Johnson? Fast Company reports on NASA's first class of astronauts that has equal representation of women and men. | |
Blast Title: Out Loud | How does media representation influence society’s acceptance of all types of people?
Informational: The Human Rights Campaign shares a survey of over 10,000 LGBT youth about their experiences growing up and facing both adversity and acceptance. | |
StudySync Resources | ||
Blast Title | Blasts Essential Questions | Blast Cover |
Blast Title: Women of the World | Why do we celebrate Women's History Month? International Women's Day is March 8. Watch videos created in honor of the day at this link, and explore the website for more information about International Women's Day. | |
Blast Title: History in the Making | Why is it important to see yourself represented in politics? The Associated Press reports on Michelle Wu’s election as the first Asian-American mayor of Boston. | |
Blast Title: The Few, The Proud | How have female members of the military changed the armed forces?
Is the U.S. military a leader when it comes to gender equity, or is it lagging behind? This piece for the nonprofit Brookings Institution investigates. | |
StudySync Resources | ||
Blast Title | Blasts Essential Questions | Blast Cover |
Blast Title: Throw Like a Girl | Why don't more girls play baseball? This animated video explains the history of Title IX and its impacts today. | |
Blast Title: Model Citizens | How can young people make a lasting impact? The BBC explores how a 16-year-old helped end racial segregation in school and how the country is now honoring her contributions to civil rights. | |
Blast Title: Celebrating Uniqueness | How has Sonia Sotomayor made a difference? NPR describes the inspiration behind her new book, and why she believes it’s important to celebrate people’s differences. | |
Grades 6-12 Activities
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Organize a Girl Power Reading Challenge
Challenge your students to:
Use Your Voice Challenge
Challenge your students to:
Career Podcast: Women in Non-Traditional Careers
Challenge your students:
The primary goal of this assignment is to introduce 6-12 students to inspiring women who have excelled in non-traditional careers. By creating a podcast series, students will learn about diverse career paths, challenge stereotypes, and gain insight into the achievements and challenges faced by
women in unconventional fields.
Exploring Girlhood: Unveiling the Legacy of
Girls Who Changed History
Challenge your students to:
Engage in critical thinking and research skills while exploring the Girlhood exhibit from the Smithsonian. Students will delve into the stories of girls who have made significant contributions to history, understand the societal changes they initiated, and reflect on the impact of these contributions.
Women Advancing Equality
Challenge your students to:
Explore how women have fought for justice in politics. Understanding diversity of historical experiences by examining the life of Patsy Mink Congress’ First Woman of Color.
— Michelle Obama
“Don’t be afraid.
Be focused.
Be determined.
Be hopeful.
Be empowered.”