Middle School

Four girls sit by the lockers, looking tablets.

A collection of resources that highlight the contributions of women, girls, and nonbinary people to inspire curiosity and creativity in students grades 6 to 8.

Women in Space and STEM

Line drawings of women scientists in white on a dark, starry background.

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Reach Across the Stars AR App Resources, interviews, and activities about women of space and science. Phone App. Grade 5 and up. (1-8 minutes per activity)

A woman in a space suit and two divers underwater, with the text "Jessica Watkins" and a video play button.

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Reach Across the Stars Trailer Preview the Reach Across the Stars App. Video. Grade 5 and up. (3 minutes)

Dr. Nancy Knowlton stands in front of a body of water with her arms crossed.

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Secrets of the Sea Explore coral reefs and scientists leading the fight against climate change. Online interactive, videos, activities. Grades K to 7. (30-120 minutes)

Zines and Self-Expression

Six illustrated paper magazines, one of which says "Riot Grrrls" sit on a wooden surface

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Zine Scene Explore the history of zines and how girls use them for self-expression. Video. Grades 6 to 12. (2 minutes)

Photos of clothes through the ages. Illustration of girl in bell bottoms.

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Learning Lab Zine Template Create digital zines in the classroom. Online template. Grades 6 to 12. (Less than 1 hour)

Illustration of girls with light, medium, and dark skin in 1950s clothing sit, talk, and read around a schoolyard. Text reads, "In school, we learn who gets to be a girl. How girls should act. Which doors are opened to girls and which are closed."

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Girlhood (It’s Complicated) American girlhood in politics, education, work, health, and fashion. Online exhibition. Grades 6 to 12. (30+ minutes)

We Belong Here: Title IX

Interactive website with Rebecca Lobo's red 1996 Olympics USA Basketball jersey and shorts.

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3D Uniform Collection Explore outfits from women in sports. Object collection. Grades 6 to 12. (20+ minutes)

Graphic featuring a photo of Amy Purdy in snowboarding gear and holding her board. Video title in text.

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Amy Purdy Hear how snowboarder Amy Purdy challenged conventional notions of disability and equality in sports. Video. Grades 6 to 12. (1 minute)

Leo Baker does a jump from a skateboard in the air

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Leo Baker Hear from trans nonbinary skateboarder Leo Baker, who transformed the male-dominated world of skating. Video. Grades 6 to 12. (1 minute)

Women’s History Teaching and Discussion Guides

Bessie Coleman, dressed in a long aviator’s coat, hat, and boots, grips a plane’s frame while standing on its front left tire

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Bessie Coleman: Community Innovator Conversation Kit Students will learn about pilot Bessie Coleman, who sought to create change for her community. Lesson plan PDF. Grades 6 to 8. (40-120 minutes)

A tintype occupational portrait of a woman, likely a doctor or possibly a nurse or midwife, carrying a medical bag. The woman is standing tall at the center of the image, looking directly at the camera. She carries a medical bag in her proper left hand.

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African American Women Medical Professionals Conversation Kit Students investigate and discover the importance of African American medical professionals. Lesson plan PDF. Grades 6 to 12. (40-120 minutes)

Collage of several portraits of women, including paintings, photos, and sculptures.

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Expanding Roles of Women Interdisciplinary women's history from 1600 to 1900. Curriculum guide. Grades 8 to 12. (40+ minutes)

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