Dangerous Jane
Overview
Pair the picture book, Dangerous Jane, with primary sources to have students investigate the peace work of Jane Addams while building vocabulary and examining how perspectives change with time and circumstance. After, students could investigate the youngest Nobel Peace Prize winner, Malala Yousafzai, and/or share in words or pictures how they contribute to a more peaceful community in their school, neighborhood or town.
Related Resources
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Dangerous Jane primary source set
TPS Teachers Network album -
The Nobel Peace Prize 2014
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Today in History: Jane Addams & Hull House
background information & primary sources
Grade
Elementary
Subjects
Civics, English Language Arts
Length
40-60 minutes
Topics
civic action, civic service, Jane Addams, Malala Yousafzai, Nobel peace prize, peace, picture books, women's history
Author
Tom Bober