Patsy Mink Elementary Lesson Plan
Let's Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month!
Start by reading the entry on Patsy Mink, the first Woman of Color in the US House of Representatives, in the book, Revolutionary Women: 50 Women of Color Who Reinvented the Rules by Ann Shen. Then, expand on the reading with this creative and engaging lesson plan, featuring video resources, a discussion prompt, and fun and creative activities and worksheets. This lesson was designed to be appropriate and accessible for a wide range of elementary-aged learners, from K-6th grades and even beyond.
Included in this lesson
A recommended selection from Revolutionary Women: 50 Women of Color Who Reinvented the Rules by Ann Shen
A recommended video resource
Discussion prompt
Open Doors of Opportunity Activity Page: Patsy Mink created so many opportunities in her lifetime- not just for herself, but for generations of women to come. Let's celebrate all the new doors she opened for women! Follow the instructions on the included handout to illustrate the opportunities Patsy Mink made for others. People will love pulling open the doors to see your illustrations!
Campaign Booklet Activity: Create a bifold campaign booklet (inspired by Mink's first campaign booklet) that has a cool slogan (Patsy Mink's slogan was, "THINK, VOTE MINK") and tells four things about your background. Use the handout provided to get started.
Professional Athlete Bio Activity Page: Celebrate how far we've come since the passage of Patsy Mink's Title IX law by researching a famous woman in sports. Fill in the biographical information on the handout provided. If you do this activity with a group or in a classroom, display your collection on a wall, with a banner thanking Patsy Mink and Title IX. If you are doing this activity on your own, share what you've learned with someone!
If you like the sound of this lesson, consider checking out the whole unit!
Read Glow Grow: A Celebration of 16 AAPI Women
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Let's Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month!
Start by reading the entry on Patsy Mink, the first Woman of Color in the US House of Representatives, in the book, Revolutionary Women: 50 Women of Color Who Reinvented the Rules by Ann Shen. Then, expand on the reading with this creative and engaging lesson plan, featuring video resources, a discussion prompt, and fun and creative activities and worksheets. This lesson was designed to be appropriate and accessible for a wide range of elementary-aged learners, from K-6th grades and even beyond.
Included in this lesson
A recommended selection from Revolutionary Women: 50 Women of Color Who Reinvented the Rules by Ann Shen
A recommended video resource
Discussion prompt
Open Doors of Opportunity Activity Page: Patsy Mink created so many opportunities in her lifetime- not just for herself, but for generations of women to come. Let's celebrate all the new doors she opened for women! Follow the instructions on the included handout to illustrate the opportunities Patsy Mink made for others. People will love pulling open the doors to see your illustrations!
Campaign Booklet Activity: Create a bifold campaign booklet (inspired by Mink's first campaign booklet) that has a cool slogan (Patsy Mink's slogan was, "THINK, VOTE MINK") and tells four things about your background. Use the handout provided to get started.
Professional Athlete Bio Activity Page: Celebrate how far we've come since the passage of Patsy Mink's Title IX law by researching a famous woman in sports. Fill in the biographical information on the handout provided. If you do this activity with a group or in a classroom, display your collection on a wall, with a banner thanking Patsy Mink and Title IX. If you are doing this activity on your own, share what you've learned with someone!
If you like the sound of this lesson, consider checking out the whole unit!
Read Glow Grow: A Celebration of 16 AAPI Women
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We'd love to hear what you think and see photos of how you used this product! Also, please consider signing up for our newsletter to receive a freebie every month!
Let's Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month!
Start by reading the entry on Patsy Mink, the first Woman of Color in the US House of Representatives, in the book, Revolutionary Women: 50 Women of Color Who Reinvented the Rules by Ann Shen. Then, expand on the reading with this creative and engaging lesson plan, featuring video resources, a discussion prompt, and fun and creative activities and worksheets. This lesson was designed to be appropriate and accessible for a wide range of elementary-aged learners, from K-6th grades and even beyond.
Included in this lesson
A recommended selection from Revolutionary Women: 50 Women of Color Who Reinvented the Rules by Ann Shen
A recommended video resource
Discussion prompt
Open Doors of Opportunity Activity Page: Patsy Mink created so many opportunities in her lifetime- not just for herself, but for generations of women to come. Let's celebrate all the new doors she opened for women! Follow the instructions on the included handout to illustrate the opportunities Patsy Mink made for others. People will love pulling open the doors to see your illustrations!
Campaign Booklet Activity: Create a bifold campaign booklet (inspired by Mink's first campaign booklet) that has a cool slogan (Patsy Mink's slogan was, "THINK, VOTE MINK") and tells four things about your background. Use the handout provided to get started.
Professional Athlete Bio Activity Page: Celebrate how far we've come since the passage of Patsy Mink's Title IX law by researching a famous woman in sports. Fill in the biographical information on the handout provided. If you do this activity with a group or in a classroom, display your collection on a wall, with a banner thanking Patsy Mink and Title IX. If you are doing this activity on your own, share what you've learned with someone!
If you like the sound of this lesson, consider checking out the whole unit!
Read Glow Grow: A Celebration of 16 AAPI Women
Connect with us!
We'd love to hear what you think and see photos of how you used this product! Also, please consider signing up for our newsletter to receive a freebie every month!