Women’s History Month: Using Children’s Literature to Teach About Economics and Enterprising Women

In this economics webinar, teach both Women’s History and foundational concepts via the biographies of diverse, inspirational figures.

Celebrate Woman’s History Month by using the biographies of a diverse group of amazing women to teach economic themes, bold decision-making and creative problem solving.

This webinar features the lives of Nellie Bly, Madam C.J. Walker, Dolores Huerta and Maya Lin to name a few.  Each lesson features a specific children’s book title, instructional activities and open-ended discussion questions. Economic concepts will include entrepreneurship, productive resources, cost/benefit analysis and incentives.

Presentation Slides

Women’s History Month Tic Tac Toe

Women’s History Month Opportunity Cost

Famous Quotes by Enterprising Women

RESPECT Poems Econ Activity

Helen’s Big World Lesson Plan

Helen’s Big World Discussion Questions