THE EMMA LAZARUS SCHOOL
Public School 268
133 East 53 Street
Brooklyn, New York 11203
Mosezetta F. Overby, Principal
Vangela Kirton Alma Jamieson
Assistant Principal Sp.Ed. Supervisor
MARCH is
WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH
Below you will learn some facts about some outstanding women. Study them so that you will be prepared for the upcoming game show to be "aired" in our school auditorium on Wednesday, 3/27/03. You may be selected to be a contestant and possibly win a prize! Be prepared!
Outstanding Women in History
Sojourner Truth (1791-1883)
What does her name mean? What was her mission?
Sojourner Truth’s given name was Isabella Baumfree. She was born a slave in Ulster County, New York. She became free in 1828 under a New York law that banned slavery. She was a deeply religious woman who believed that she was on a holy mission against slavery. She took the name Sojourner Truth which means "traveler." This former slave delivered her famous, "Ain’t I a Woman" speech in Akron, Ohio.
Susan B. Anthony (1820-1906)
In what way was Susan B. Anthony honored more than 70 years after her death?
Susan B. Anthony fought for women’s rights more specifically, women’s voting rights. She also campaigned for women’s rights to own property. She was honored for her many efforts after her death by being featured on a U.S. $1.00 coin.
Helen Keller ( 1880-1968)
What inspired her to become a speaker on behalf of blind people?
Helen Keller was an author and lecturer. A serious illness of the stomach and brain left her deaf, blind and mute. She was about 19 months old when she got sick. She rose above her disabilities to gain worldwide fame and to help disabled people live fuller lives.
Georgia O’Keeffe (1887-1986)
What was Georgia O’Keefe best known for?
Georgia O’Keeffe was an artist. She found her inspiration for her paintings in nature. She is best known for her flower paintings. She is also famous for her paintings of animal skulls and desert landscapes.
Clara Barton (1821-1912)
What role did Clara Barton assume during the Civil War?
Clara Barton was the founder of the American Red Cross. She was known as the "Angel of the Battlefield" for nursing wounded soldiers during the Civil War. When the war ended, she formed a group that searched for missing soldiers. This group marked more than 12,000 graves in the Andersonville National Cemetery in Georgia.
Amelia Earhart (1897-1937?)
Why did this pilot appear in the history records?
Amelia Earhart was the first female pilot to fly across the Atlantic Ocean alone in 1932. She mysteriously disappeared during an attempt to fly around the world in 1937 with her navigator, Frederick Noonan. A massive search found no trace of the plane or crew.
Sally Ride (1951- )
What was this astronaut’s mission in space?
Sally Ride was the first American woman to travel in space. In 1983, she spent six days in space aboard the space shuttle Challenger. She made a second trip in 1984. She conducted an experiment to measure the sun’s effect on the earth’s weather.
Louisa May Alcott (1832-1888)
Which novel is this author most famous for?
Louisa May Alcott was an American author who produced the first juvenile literature that was targeted for girls. She is most famous for the book, "Little Women."
Antonia Novello (1944- )
How has this woman changed history?
Antonia Novello was the first woman and first Hispanic to be named Surgeon General of the United States. She was concerned with the health of children and youth. She directed the nation’s attention to AIDS infected children and the dangers of smoking and teenage drinking.
Wilma Rudolph (1940-1994)
What made this woman an American first?
Wilma Rudolph was a famous track and field star. She was the first American woman ever to win three gold medals in the Olympics.
Billie Jean-King (1943- )
What sport is this woman known for?
Billie Jean King was a tennis legend. She dominated the world of tennis for more than 20 years. In 1967 she was selected as "Outstanding Female Athlete of the World."
Julia Ward Howe (1819-1910)
Which historical song did this woman write?
After visiting an army camp Julia Ward Howe wrote the poem that came to be called, "The Battle Hymn of the Republic." It has become one of the best known Civil War songs. It has come to be a well-loved American patriotic anthem.
Ella Fitzgerald (1917-1996)
What type of music is this singer best known for?
Ella Fitzgerald is best known for singing jazz.
Marian Anderson (1902-1993)
Where did this African-American singer first perform?
Marian Anderson was the first black singer to perform with the Metropolitan Opera.
Alicia Keys (1981- )
Which instrument does this Grammy Award winner play on most of her musical recordings? Can you name one of her biggest hits?
Alicia Keys is a classically trained piano whiz, singer and songwriter. She took home five Grammy Awards in 2002. One of her biggest hits came from her debut album, "Songs in A Minor." The song is called, "Fallin."
Hillary Clinton (1947- )
In which state did the most recent former president’s wife become a United States senator?
The most recent former president’s wife became a United States Senator of New York. She became the first "First Lady" to be elected to public office. Her husbands name is "Bill."
Amelia Bloomer (1818-1894)
Which women’s newspaper did this woman own, operate and edit?
Amelia Bloomer was the first woman to own, operate and edit a newspaper for women called, "The Lily" published in 1849 in Seneca Falls, New York.
Magaret Bourke-White (1904-1971)
What was Margaret’s role in World War II and the Depression?
Margaret Bourke-Whites was a photographer. She photographed the Depression, Stalin and the Kremlin and World War II. She also worked for "Life" magazine.
Florence Seibert (1897-1991)
How has this scientist helped medical history?
Florence Siebert was a scientist who did lots of research on the disease called tuberculosis. Her discoveries helped answer a lot of questions about that awful disease.
Madam C.J. Walker (1867-1919)
How did this woman become the first Black woman millionaire?
Madam C.J. Walker became the first Black woman millionaire by developing and selling women’s beauty and hair care products.
Annie Dodge Wauneka (1910-1997)
How did this woman help the Navajo Tribe?
Annie Dodge Wauneka worked to improve the health and welfare of the Navajo Tribe. In 1963 she received the Presidential Medal of Freedom for her efforts.
Harriet Tubman (1820-1913)
Which "railroad" did this "conductor" work for?
Harriet Tubman was born into slavery in Bucktown, Maryland. In 1849 she escaped from slavery and went to Philadelphia via the "Underground Railroad." She had promised that she would return to Maryland to help other slaves escape. She returned 19 nineteen times during the 1850’s and helped about 300 slaves escape. She also served as a nurse and spy for the Union Army in South Carolina.
Fanny Wright (1795-1852)
What concerns did this woman have regarding women’s rights?
Fanny Wright was an activist. She was most concerned about slavery and equality for women.
Gloria Yerkovich (1942- )
What did this woman do to show her love and concern for children?
Gloria Yerkovich is the founder of CHILDFIND, which is a nationwide organization which helps find missing children.
Oprah Winfrey (1954- )
What did this woman do that no other woman has done?
Oprah Winfrey is a successful television host. She is also the first woman ever to own and produce her own talk show. She formed her own production company named HARPO Productions, Inc. She is the first African American woman to become a billionaire.
More Game Information
Contestants will be given an "answer" to a question. They must respond by phrasing their response in the form of a question.
(See Jeopardy Show, Monday – Saturday 7:00 P.M.
Example: HOST: I was asked to give up my seat one day while riding on a bus……..
CONTESTANT: Who is Rosa Parks?
All information for the "show" was gathered by Ms. Falzarano and Ms. M. Brown (Room 108) via the internet.
www.women’s historymonth
OR
SEARCH WORD: (Enter a name of a person)