Women’s History Month Booklet

This Women’s History Month Booklet is designed to fit into the month of March.

You can download this free booklet to add to your collection of resources for March.

This is another free resource for teachers and homeschool families from www.freewordwork.com.

About this Women’s History Month Booklet

This booklet was designed to expose your children to inspirational women they might not have heard of.

The pages are broken into categories. Each page contains pictures and names of the women in the category.

This is something fun for those children who enjoy coloring as a relaxing activity.

I am also envisioning it being used in other ways. Children can research and write important pieces of information around the clip-art of each person. I would encourage them to include what the person is best known for. Another option is to include a birthdate and country they were born in.

The following women can be found in this booklet:

Leaders

• Cleopatra was the last pharaoh of ancient Egypt, known for her intelligence, political savvy, and for playing a significant role in the Roman political battles of her time.
• Gloria Macapagal Arroyo served as the President of the Philippines and was the country’s first woman leader. She worked hard to improve the economy and the lives of her people.
• Angela Merkel was the first woman to become Chancellor of Germany, leading the country for many years. She is admired for her intelligence and for making important decisions for her country.
• Ellen Johnson Sirleaf was the first elected female president in Africa, leading Liberia. She is known for her efforts to bring peace and rebuild her country after years of conflict.
• Indira Gandhi was the first and, to date, the only female Prime Minister of India. She worked hard to make her country stronger and is remembered for her strong will and leadership.
• Kamala Harris made history as the first female Vice President of the United States, as well as the highest-ranking female official in U.S. history, showing girls everywhere that they can achieve their dreams.
• Sirimavo Bandaranaike of Sri Lanka was the world’s first female prime minister. She broke new ground for women in politics and worked tirelessly for her country’s independence and development.

Scientists

• Mary Anning was a famous fossil hunter and paleontologist who discovered many important dinosaur fossils in England. Her discoveries helped scientists learn more about the Earth’s history.
• Irene Joliot-Curie was a brilliant chemist who, along with her husband, won the Nobel Prize for discovering artificial radioactivity. This discovery has helped doctors to treat cancer.
• Alexa Canady became the first African American woman to become a neurosurgeon in the United States. She has saved many lives with her skills and has inspired others to follow their dreams in medicine.
• Rosalind Franklin was a scientist whose work with X-ray images led to the discovery of the DNA double helix, which is the structure that carries all the information for how living things look and function.
• Marie Maynard Daly was the first African American woman to receive a Ph.D. in chemistry in the United States. Her groundbreaking work helped us understand how our bodies use food for energy.
• Elizabeth Blackwell was the first woman to receive a medical degree in the United States. She opened doors for women in medicine, proving that they could be doctors too.

Athletes

• Lindsey Vonn is one of the world’s greatest alpine ski racers, with a record number of World Cup wins. She showed incredible speed and courage on the slopes.
• Dominique Dawes, an amazing gymnast, won Olympic gold with her team and showed the world that with hard work and determination, dreams do come true.
• Carli Lloyd is a soccer superstar who scored the winning goals in Olympic and World Cup games, inspiring young athletes to aim high and work hard.
• Jackie Joyner-Kersee is one of the greatest track and field athletes ever, winning multiple Olympic medals. She proved that with perseverance, you can jump further, run faster, and achieve greatness.
• Michelle Wie is a golfing sensation who became the youngest player to qualify for a USGA amateur championship. She inspires girls to drive further, putt with precision, and pursue their passion.
• Billie Jean King is a tennis legend who not only won numerous Grand Slam titles but also fought for equal prize money for women. She showed the world the importance of equality and courage both on and off the court.

Artists

• Diana Ross is a world-renowned singer and actress, known for her time with The Supremes, a Motown musical group, and for her successful solo music and acting career. She has inspired many with her voice and style.
• Georgia O’Keeffe is one of the most famous American artists, known for her unique paintings of flowers, skyscrapers, and landscapes. Her work has helped people see the beauty in simple, everyday objects.
• Julia Child was a famous chef and television personality who introduced French cuisine to the American public. She is remembered for her joyous approach to cooking and for making complicated recipes accessible to everyone.
• Jane Austen was a celebrated English novelist known for her books like “Pride and Prejudice” and “Emma,” which explore life, love, and society in the early 19th century with wit and insight.
• Misty Copeland made history as the first African American woman to be promoted to principal dancer in the American Ballet Theatre. She is celebrated for her incredible talent and for breaking barriers in the world of ballet.
• Coco Chanel was a revolutionary fashion designer who changed the way women dress with her elegant and simple designs. She introduced the world to the little black dress and the Chanel suit, leaving a lasting impact on fashion.

Astronomers & Astronauts

• Kathryn D. Sullivan is a geologist and a former NASA astronaut who became the first American woman to walk in space. She has explored the oceans and the stars, showing us the wonders of our planet and beyond.
• Caroline Herschel was a pioneering astronomer who discovered several comets and was the first woman to be paid for her scientific work. She broke barriers for women in science during the 18th century.
• Maria Mitchell was the first professional female astronomer in the United States. She discovered a new comet, which is named after her, and she helped prove that women could be leaders in science.
• Mae Jemison is an engineer, physician, and NASA astronaut who became the first African American woman to travel in space. She has worked to promote science and technology careers among young people, especially girls.
• Katherine Johnson was a mathematician whose calculations of orbital mechanics were critical to the success of the first and subsequent U.S. crewed spaceflights. Her work helped ensure that the Apollo missions, and many others, were a success.

Change Makers

• Boudicca was a warrior queen of the Iceni tribe who led a major uprising against the occupying Roman forces in ancient Britain. She is remembered for her fierce leadership and bravery.
• Princess Diana was known for her compassion and charity work, touching the lives of many around the world. She worked to help the homeless, people living with HIV/AIDS, and children in need.
• Malala Yousafzai is a Pakistani activist for female education who, despite being attacked by the Taliban, continued to speak out for the right of all girls to learn. She is the youngest-ever Nobel Prize laureate.
• Amelia Boynton Robinson was a civil rights pioneer and a key figure in the 1965 Selma to Montgomery marches, which were instrumental in the passage of the Voting Rights Act. She dedicated her life to fighting for voting rights and equality.
• Florence Nightingale, known as “The Lady with the Lamp,” revolutionized nursing during the Crimean War. She later established nursing as a respectable profession for women and founded the first professional nursing school.
• Joan of Arc was a young peasant girl who, claiming divine guidance, led the French army to several important victories during the Hundred Years’ War. She became a symbol of French unity and nationalism.