Famous Women
Think of 7 women who are important to history. Write a few words why?
MARILYN MONROE June 1, 1926 – August 5, 1962 ROSA PARKS February 4, 1913 – October 24, 2005 QUEEN ELIZABETH II April 21, 1926 – QUEEN VICTORIA May 24, 1819 – January 22, 1901 MADONNA August 16, 1958 – SHAKIRA February 2, 1977 – A Famous Woman
Job: Picture: Early Life: Family Life: 3 Interesting Facts: Major Accomplishments: Name
Date
Women in the Sciences
The 2013 theme for Women’s History Month is “Women Inspiring Innovation Through Imagination.”
Read about four women who have led the way in the sciences. Then answer the questions.
MARIE CURIE
1867–1934
Polish scientist Marie Curie
discovered that some types
of metal give off energy called radiation. Her
research led to advances in medicine and
science. She received the Nobel Prize for
Physics in 1903 and for Chemistry in 1911.
DIAN FOSSEY
1932–1985
For 18 years, Dian Fossey
studied the gorillas of
Rwanda. Fossey made many important
discoveries about the primates and documented
what she learned in her book Gorillas in the Mist.
She also called attention to the need to protect
gorillas from poachers.
SALLY RIDE
1951–2012
In 1983, Sally Ride became the
first American woman in space
when she served on the shuttle Challenger. “The
thing that I’ll remember most about the flight is
that it was fun,” said Ride. After she left NASA, Ride
founded Imaginary Lines, a group that helps girls
study math and science.
PATRICIA BATH
1942–
Patricia Bath, an eye surgeon,
invented the Laserphaco Probe.
The tool is used to fix an eye condition called
cataracts that clouds vision and can lead to
blindness. Bath also cofounded the American
Institute for the Prevention of Blindness.
1. Which woman won two Nobel Prizes?_______________________________________________________
2. W hat is the name of Dian Fossey’s book about gorillas?______________________________________
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3. W hich woman invented a surgical tool?_____________________________________________________
4. Which of these women is still living today? How do you know?
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5. In your opinion, which woman’s achievements have had the biggest impact? Explain.____________
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6. W hat other woman would you add to this list? Explain your choice on the back of this page.
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Date
Women’s History Month
March is Women’s History Month. Read about four important women. Then answer the
questions.
EDITH WHARTON (1862–1937)
GERALDINE FERRAROO (1935–2011))
NADIA COMANECI (1961–)
INDIRA GANDHI (1917–1984)
Edith Wharton was born
rn
in New York City. She
wrote novels and shortt
stories. She published
more than 30 books.
In 1921, Wharton
became the first
woman to win a
Pulitzer Prize.
Nadia Comaneci
eci is a Romanian
976,
gymnast. In 1976,
e
she became the
first gymnast
ever to receive a
n an
perfect score in
astics
Olympic gymnastics
competition.
Born in Newburgh, New
raro
York, Geraldine Ferraro
was an American
politician. In 1984,
she became the firstt
nated
woman to be nominated
ce
for United States Vice
or
President by a major
political party.
Indira Ghandi was
as born in Allahabad,
he first
India. She was the
me Prime
woman to become
Minister of India.. She
66 to
served from 1966
gain
1977 and then again
from 1980 until her
death in 1984.
1. Write one fact about Geraldine Ferraro. 4. Which one of these women was the first
woman to win a Pulitzer Prize?
2. Which one of these women was the first
woman Prime Minister of her country?
3. How many of these women are from
the United States?
5. Which of these women would you like
to know more about, and why? What
questions do you have about her?
Answer on the back of this page.
The Female Century (International Women’s Day) 1. Watch the first part of the video (0:00 – 4:05 min) and tick the names of the women
mentioned there.
Angela Merkel Elizabeth II Marie Curie Valentina Tereshkova Anna Frank Rosa Parks Princess Diana Michelle Bachelet Queen Victoria Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Charlotte Bronte Shirin Ebadi Madeleine Albright Hillary Clinton Simone de Beavoir Michelle Obama Sandra Day O’Conner Catherine II Margaret Thatcher 2. Watch the video again and match the halves of the sentences.
1. Angela Merkel;
2. Marie Curie;
3. Michelle Bachelet;
4. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf;
5. Madeleine Albright;
6. Sandra Day O’conner;
7. Valentina Tereshkova;
8. Anna Frank;
9. Rosa Parks;
10. Simone de Beavoir;
11. Shirin Ebadi;
12. Margaret Thatcher.
A. was the first woman who received a Noble Prize in chemistry and physics. B. was the author of the Anna Frank’s Diary; C. was the author of the book The Second Sex. D. got arrested for refusing to give p her seat for a white passenger on a bus; E. became the first woman in space; F. was the UK first Prime Minister; G. was the first judge of the US Supreme Court; H. was the first female US Secretary of State; I. the first female Muslim woman who received the Noble Peace Prize; J. was the first female President of an African Country; K. is Germany’s first female chancellor; L. was the first Chili’s female President 3. Decide if the statements are True or False.
1. In 1910 women over 70 countries decided at the Second International Socialism
Women’s Congress in Copenhagen to to vote for an International Women’s Day to
promote women’s rights everywhere in the world.
2. International Women’s Day is celebrated on 8th March.
3. Marie Curie discovered two new chemical elements.
4. Valentina Tereshkova is a Russian cosmonaut.
5. Anna Frank’s Diary is a book about a Polish girl who was in Holocaust during the Second World War. 6. In 2011 three women from Africa received the Noble Peace Prize for their non‐violence struggle, for safety of women and women’s rights. 7. Nowadays women hold less than 1/6 of the positions in the national governments. 4. Choose one of the women and prepare a short presentation about her.