Women’s History Month

Gale offers Women’s History Month as a free Internet resource. The site is a good source for introducing middle school and high school students to women’s history. Sections include a timeline, selected biographies, legal cases, links, and suggested learning activities. No updates are given.

Navigating the site is easy. The timeline begins in 4,000 bc with the Sumerian legend of the goddess Tiamet creating the universe. The timeline is split into five major categories: the Ancient Era, the Middle Ages, Renaissance, Industrial Revolution, and the 20th Century. A few major events from history are given to help place women’s history...