4 Inspiring Women from Ancient History for Women's History Month

Can you connect Women’s History Month with your Ancient Civilizations Curriculum?

The answer is a resounding YES you can, and YES you should!

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If you’ve been around for a while, then you know I’m a stickler for utilizing class time to its fullest extent. And I’m here to tell you that YES, you can cover timely topics, cover your curriculum, and have fun doing it!

Read this post and discover four strong, inspiring women from ancient history that you can include with your lesson plans.

#1 - Mary Leakey, Paleoanthropologist

It’s true, Mary Leakey did not live in ancient times.

However...

Mary Leakey is a paleoanthropologist who's discoveries and contributions have helped us to learn and understand life of early man who lived in prehistoric times.

She is a great addition to your study of women during the month of March, or to include in with your Prehistory Unit.

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#2 - Hatshepsut, Pharaoh of Egypt

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A very important figure in ancient Egyptian history, Hatshepsut is a must for your lesson plans.

Hatshepsut was the first official female pharaoh of ancient Egypt. She was the fifth pharaoh of the 18th Dynasty during the New Kingdom. She was the longest reigning female pharaoh and brought peace and wealth to Egypt.

She is a must for your March lesson plans, or for your ancient Egypt Unit.

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#3 - Ban Zhao, Historian of the Han Dynasty

Another very important lady to include in your lesson plans, would be Ban Zhao.

Ban Zhao lived in ancient China during the Han Dynasty. She was the first Chinese woman historian, and a respected scholar.

Include Ban Zhao in your lesson plans for Women’s History Month or as part of your ancient China Unit.

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#4 - Hypatia, Greek Scholar and Teacher

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Finally, we have on this list the woman who’s death marked the end of the Greek Classical Period.

Hypatia was raised with ancient Greek tradition, and lived in Alexandria, Egypt during the time of the Roman Empire. Making her biography very flexible to incorporate into your ancient history lesson plans.

Ready To Roll Materials

Now that you know about a few inspiring women to share with your students, you are ready to get your lesson plans put together!

But if you’re looking for a little more on exactly how to do that, then check out these biographies and accompanying activities that are low-prep and engaging for your students!

Mary Leakey

Hatshepsut

Ban Zhao

Hypatia

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4 Inspiring Women from Ancient History for Women's History Month