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Female Figures Who Achieved Firsts
Grade Level- 3rd Grade

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CC.1.2.3.A Determine the main idea of a text; recount the key details and explain how they support the main idea.

CC.1.2.3.B Ask and answer questions about the text and make inferences from text; refer to text to support responses.

CC.1.2.3.I Compare and contrast the most important points and key details presented in two texts on the same topic.

CC.1.4.3.W Recall information from experiences or gather information from print and digital sources; take brief notes on sources and sort evidence into provided categories.

CC.1.5.3.A Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions on grade level topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.

CC.1.5.3.B Determine the main ideas and supporting details of a text read aloud or information presented in diverse media formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.

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Goal 1- After reading the text and watching the videos, students will be able to ask and answer questions about the text, as well as use the text to support responses during discussion.

Goal 2- After reading and watching the videos, students will be able to identify each figure's character traits, how they grew up, their impact, and their “firsts”.

Goal 3- After participating in a whole class discussion, students will be able to understand that with hard work and dedication, women can be just as successful as men.

Goal 4- After completing a graphic organizer about each female figure, students will be able to compare and contrast two figures' lives and their impact, verbally and in writing.

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Marie Curie was born and raised in Warsaw, Poland, where she was the youngest of five children. She completed her secondary education, graduating first in her class leading her to wanting to pursue a higher education. Unfortunately, Curie and her sister had to leave the country to further their education because the University of Warsaw did not accept women.

She then went to Paris to study mathematics and physics where she met her husband, Pierre Curie, a professor of the School of Physics. Together they investigated radioactivity and discovered a new chemical element, polonium. Marie and her husband were awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1903, and she was awarded a second Nobel Prize for Chemistry in 1911.

I believe that Marie Curie is a great female figure in history to use to show students that women can be the first to be successful at something too. She experienced many obstacles, especially as a woman, but she still persevered and achieved many goals as a woman in a male-dominated field like science.

Learning Activity

The teacher will show Marie Curie’s quote and ask students to do a Think-Pair-Share discussing why they think it’s important for a female figure to talk about confidence.

Next, the teacher will show the Marie Curie biography video. After that, there will be a class discussion about Marie Curie and why she is an important female figure in history. This discussion will include how she was the first woman to win the Nobel Prize and how she got to that point in her life.

Students will then work with a partner to fill out a graphic organizer that includes who she was (character traits), how she grew up, her impact, and her “first”.

Students will use this graphic organizer at the end of the unit to help guide them when picking two of our figures to compare and contrast.

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Marie Curie - Scientist | Mini Bio | BIO

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Amelia Earhart was born and raised in Atchison, Kansas, where she challenged traditional gender roles from a young age. She was an adventurous and independent woman who played basketball, took an auto repair course, and furthered her education, all being male dominant activities.

She served as a nurse’s aid during World War I in Canada where she spent time watching pilots in the Royal Flying Corps train. This is where she gained her love for aviation and started flying lessons with a female flight instructor in 1921. Earhart set numerous aviation records and was the first woman to fly a plane across the Atlantic Ocean, and the first person to fly over the Atlantic and Pacific.

I believe that Amelia Earhart is a great female figure in history to use to show students that women can be the first and be even more successful than men at something. From a young age Amelia participated in many male dominant activities, which did not discourage her. In fact, I believe it made her stronger and built her confidence up in order to become the amazing pilot that she was. Earhart is a role model for all students, especially young women interested in a male-dominated career.

Learning Activity

Teacher and students will read the book, The Story of Amelia Earhart, as a class (this will take 2 days). After each class reading, there will be a discussion about Amelia Earhart and why she is an important female figure in history. This discussion will include how she was the first woman to fly a plane across the Atlantic Ocean, the first person to fly over the Atlantic and Pacific, and how she got to that point in her life.

Students will then work with a partner to fill out a graphic organizer that includes who she was (character traits), how she grew up, her impact, and her “firsts”.

Students will use this graphic organizer at the end of the unit to help guide them when picking two of our figures to compare and contrast.

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Amelia Earhart became the first woman pilot to fly alone across the Atlantic Ocean in an airplane―and she broke many other flight records before her mysterious disappearance. Before she made history and changed the world for pilots everywhere, Amelia was an adventure-loving kid who wasn't afraid to be different. She worked hard and learned how to fly airplanes at a time when many people didn't think women should be pilots. Explore how Amelia Earhart went from being a young girl growing up in Kansas to an American hero and a celebrated pioneer of flight.

The Story of Amelia Earhart includes:

Lasting change ―Learn about how Amelia Earhart made the world a better place for future generations of pilots.

Test your knowledge ―Take a fun quiz about the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Amelia's life.

Word definitions ―Find easy-to-understand definitions for some of the more advanced words and ideas in the book.

How will Amelia's hard work and love of adventure inspire you?

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The Story of Amelia Earhart: A Biography Book for New Readers (The Story Of: A Biography Series for New Readers)

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Amazon.com: The Story of Amelia Earhart: A Biography Book for New Readers (The Story Of: A Biography Series for New Readers): 9781647396787: Deutsch, Stacia: Books

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Harriet Tubman’s birth date is unknown but is estimated to be between 1820 and 1822 in Dorchester County, Maryland. Tubman was one of eight children and was rented out as a servant at the age of five. She endured a difficult life growing up through slavery, but eventually became a strong leader.

Harriet became known as the “Moses of her people.” She escaped slavery in 1849 with the help of the Underground Railroad when she was around 27 years old. During her time as a “conductor” for the Underground Railroad she escorted over 300 slaves to freedom. Throughout all her years Tubman served as a scout, spy, guerrilla soldier, and Union Army nurse during the Civil War. In fact, she was the first woman to lead an armed military operation in the United States.

I believe that Harriet Tubman is a great female figure in history to show students that no matter the circumstances, women can still be strong leaders and achieve many firsts. Harriet is an amazing role model for not only young girls, but young African American girls. She is the true definition of a leader and it is important for young girls to know that you can achieve anything no matter your gender or race.

Learning Activity

Students will watch/listen to the read aloud of the book, I am Harriet Tubman. After that, there will be a class discussion about Harriet Tubman and why she is an important female figure in history. This discussion will include how she helped others gain their freedom through the underground railroad, and how she was the first woman to lead an armed military operation in the United States.

Students will then work with a partner to fill out a graphic organizer that includes who she was (character traits), how she grew up, her impact, and her “firsts”.

Students will use this graphic organizer at the end of the unit to help guide them when picking two of our figures to compare and contrast.

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📚 Read Aloud | I Am Harriet Tubman by Brad Meltzer | CozyTimeTales