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19th Amendment Centennial Curriculum

This six-lesson curriculum was created to share background information and offer suggestions for study of the 19th Amendment and the women’s suffrage movement in the United States. Designed for grades 9-12, the lessons are aligned with Iowa’s Social Studies Standards and allow for flexibility with consideration for a variety of classes. Lessons can be presented … Continue reading 19th Amendment Centennial Curriculum

CATEGORIES: Calendars (2007-present)

2024

The 2024 Women Impacting ISU calendar was officially unveiled during a reception recognizing the honorees on Wednesday, Jan. 17 in the Sun Room of the Memorial Union. The program was livestreamed for those unable to attend in person. After the program, copies of the calendar were distributed for free. The event was free and open … Continue reading 2024

ERA High School Curriculum

The Equal Rights Amendment at 100 Years: History and Current Issues This research-based curriculum for high school students is free for use by any school district. It includes five lessons discussing the history and debates surrounding the ERA from the 1920s to the present, including a lesson on the debate in Iowa over the federal … Continue reading ERA High School Curriculum

CATEGORIES: Calendar narratives

2024 Women Impacting ISU Calendar Honorees

This information about the 2024 Women Impacting ISU calendar honorees may not reflect their current position and/or location. Erica Beirman – Influential “Her commitment to students, high-quality education, well-maintained facilities, engaging extra curriculars, meaningful networking, and impactful mentorship deserves to be celebrated.” Erica Beirman, teaching professor and culinary food science coordinator in the Department of … Continue reading 2024 Women Impacting ISU Calendar Honorees

CATEGORIES: Voting engagement

Why Vote?

By Alyssa Rodriguez, Catt Center student voting engagement intern and Andrew Goodman Foundation Ambassador Voting is a key way to participate in our nation’s democracy. It is a simple way to remain civically engaged and is one of the primary ways to amplify your voice as a member of your community. Whether at the local, … Continue reading Why Vote?

Films and Documentaries

“American Experience: The Vote” (2020)This 240-minute, 2-disc documentary tells the dramatic story of the hard-fought campaign waged by American women for the right to vote, a transformative cultural and political movement that resulted in the largest expansion of voting rights in U.S. history. “Carrie Chapman Catt: Warrior for Women” (2020)This one-hour documentary tells the story … Continue reading Films and Documentaries