Women in WWII Lesson

© History Skills
© History Skills

Learning objectives

In this lesson, students will learn about the critical roles women played during World War II, including their contributions to the workforce, the armed forces, and resistance movements. They will also explore how these experiences challenged traditional gender roles and laid the foundation for future advancements in women's rights. Students will have the opportunity to achieve this through choosing their own method of learning, from reading and research options, as well as the chance to engage in extension activities. This lesson includes a self-marking quiz for students to demonstrate their learning.

How would you like to learn?

Option 1: Reading


Step 1: Download a copy of the reading questions worksheet:

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Women in WWII Reading Questions.docx
Microsoft Word Document 21.9 KB

Step 2: Answer the set questions by reading the webpage below:


Option 2: Internet research


Download a copy of the research worksheet and use the internet to complete all the tables.

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Women in WWII Research Worksheet.docx
Microsoft Word Document 23.0 KB

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