A Lady Has the Floor: Belva Lockwood Speaks Out for Women’s Rights
Overview
Pair the picture book, A Lady Has the Floor: Belva Lockwood Speaks Out for Women’s Rights, with primary sources to have students investigate historical and contemporary depictions of women in the media, especially those running for national office.
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A Lady Has the Floor primary source set
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Belva Lockwood: Suffragist, Lawyer, and Presidential Candidate
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Grade
Elementary
Subjects
Civics, English Language Arts
Length
40-60 minutes
Topics
Belva Lockwood, civic action, media, picture books, presidential elections, women's rights
Author
Tom Bober