Research a Historical Figure: Women's History

Acquaint yourself with one of the many amazingly interesting women who have changed the world! This graphic organizer asks students to research an important person in women’s history, using their sources to answer questions about when and where this person lived, what they accomplished during their life, what motivated them, and why they still matter today.

Use this worksheet to give middle school students practice with important social studies and research skills, such as finding appropriate sources, choosing relevant information, and explaining concepts in their own words. Students will also gain a deeper understanding of historical continuity, social change, and the influence of historical figures.

For more worksheets on inspiring women, check out Informational Reading Comprehension: Biography of Mabel Ping-Hua Lee, Informational Reading Comprehension: Biography of Dorothea Dix, Informational Reading Comprehension: Biography of Althea Gibson, and Informational Reading Comprehension: Biography of Ellen Ochoa.