Iowa Public Television

Celebrate Women's History Month with a look at some of the most extraordinary women in US History. Discover the contributions women have made to history, culture and society. Explore the famous firsts of African American women – from literature and performing arts to business and finance. Students will learn about the impact women have had on the country and in Iowa.

This workshop is offered at no cost by the African American Museum of Iowa.

Following this ICN session, confirmed registrants receive the complimentary books Harriet Tubman, Ruby Bridges Goes to School My True Story and Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale or alternate title.

Vocabulary:

• Poet
• Oscar
• Culture
• Society
• Contribution
• Ambassador
• Entrepreneur

Teacher Resources:

1. Famous Firsts of Black Women: 2nd Edition by Martha Plowden
2. African American Women in Iowa
3. Women’s History Month

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Sessions are provided at no cost by Iowa Public Television in collaboration with the Iowa Communications Network to PK-12 students and the adults working with or on behalf of PK-12 students in Iowa. If you are not employed by a school district or an AEA please register at library sites only.

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