Dangerous Jane

Jane Addams Peace

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.

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Grade

Elementary

Subjects

Civics, English Language Arts

Length

40-60 minutes

Topics

Jane Addams, Malala Yousafzai, Nobel peace prize, civic action, civic service, peace, picture books, women's history

Author

Tom Bober

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