Martha Hughes Cannon – First Woman State Senator & Public Health Pioneer
Learn about Martha “Mattie” Hughes Cannon, an accomplished physician, suffragist and the first woman state senator in the United States, elected in 1896 in the
Learn about Martha “Mattie” Hughes Cannon, an accomplished physician, suffragist and the first woman state senator in the United States, elected in 1896 in the
In 1916, Margaret Chung became the first U.S.-born Chinese female doctor. Throughout her career, Chung persevered against discrimination based on her race, gender, and presumed
Explore how Bessie Coleman became the first female Black pilot and the first Black person to hold an international license to fly. This is part
From Porciones to Colonias: The Power of Place- and Community-Based Learning in K-12 Education redefines culturally relevant learning in today’s diverse classroom. By integrating an
Dr. Rolando Avila, in this collection of 40 lesson plans, brings the era of the American Civil War in the opportunity to understand the significant
Learn about Charlotta Spears Bass, a crusading newspaper editor and politician who was one of the first Black women to own and operate a newspaper
This 19-hour series explores the evolution of America’s greatest original art form, focusing on the men and women who could do something remarkable: create art
Protest songs serve as a means to combat social skills and cover a wide array of topics, including racism, sexism, poverty, imperialism, environmental degradation, war
In this lesson, students read the book ¡Si, Se Puede!/Yes, We Can!: Janitor Strike in L.A., and discuss unions, strikes and organizing for change. Students
This lesson is based on Kagan’s cooperative learning structure: “Find Someone Who…” Determine how much the class knows about Mexican American history and culture in