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CERCA SLIDES

Women in War

What are the opportunities and challenges of women participating in war? 

Challenge your students to explore a variety of societies in time and space to answer this compelling question. 

CERCA Slides by Grade

grade3

Grade 3: Tammy Duckworth

How does Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth continue to fight for people, even in civilian life?

CCSS.RI.3.1
CCSS.W.3.2

grade4

Grade 4: Joan of Arc

Why might Joan of Arc be considered a heroic figure?

CCSS.RI.4.1
CCSS.W.4.2

grade5

Grade 5: Women Who Fought for the American Revolution

Based on evidence from the sources, why might some stories of women’s contributions to the American Revolution have been celebrated or overlooked over time?

CCSS.RI.5.1
CCSS.W.5.2

grage6

Grade 6: The Amazons of Ancient Greece, Rome, and Scythia

How do archaeological discoveries explain the inspiration for stories of the Amazons?

CCSS.RI.6.1
CCSS.W.6.2

grade7

Grade 7: The Warrior Women of Dynastic China

How did women warriors contribute to historical developments in dynastic China?

CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.W.7.2

grade8

Grade 8: The Women Who Fought for the Union Army

Based on evidence from the sources, how were women recognized for their contributions to the cause of the Union Army during the American Civil War?

CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.W.8.2

grade9

Grade 9: Women's Contributions on the Homefront and Abroad During World War II

How did women contribute to the American war effort on the homefront and abroad during World War II?

CCSS.RI.9-10.1
CCSS.W.9-10.2

grade10

Grade 10: The Legacy of the Agojie

Why is the legacy of the Agojie complicated?

CCSS.RI.9-10.1
CCSS.W.9-10.2

grade11-12

Grade 11–12: The Impact of the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act

How did the passing of the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act create opportunities for women to serve in the United States military?

CCSS.RI.11-12.1
CCSS.W.11-12.2

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