A Lady Has the Floor: Belva Lockwood Speaks Out for Women’s Rights

Belva Lockwood

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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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

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