Famous Americans and Their Contributions
Session 3: Contributions of Susan B. Anthony

Materials

• Teacher-selected book about Susan B. Anthony
• Picture or poster of Susan B. Anthony

Instructional Activities

1. Show students a picture or poster of Susan B. Anthony. Ask students what they already know about her. Write their responses on a KWL chart about Susan B. Anthony. The following Web sites may be helpful:
   •     A collection of graphic organizers to be used in the unit <http://www.eduplace.com/graphicorganizer/>
   •    Graphic Organizers
   <http://www.sdcoe.k12.ca.us/score/actbank/torganiz.htm>
   
   
2. Ask the students what they would like to learn about Susan B. Anthony, and post their responses under the “What We Want to Know” section of the KWL chart.
   
   
3. Read a teacher-selected book about Susan B. Anthony, and follow with a discussion. Have students use a variety of graphic organizers to arrange information from the book. Follow with another class discussion about Susan B. Anthony.
   
   
4. Add information with students to the KWL chart on “What We Learned.” Be sure to include the following:
   •    Susan B. Anthony led the struggle to give women equal rights.
   •    Susan B. Anthony worked to give women the right to vote.
   
   
5. Help students research additional information about Susan B. Anthony, using resource materials/Web sites/videos.
   
   
6. Complete the “What We Learned” section of the KWL chart with students.