Women's History Month: Honoring Women in History

Celebrate Women’s History Month with this engaging social studies worksheet! Students will first read a passage that describes how Women’s History Month went from a weeklong event in California to a monthlong, nationwide event. Then, learners will answer questions about the importance of Women’s History Month, certain important women in history, and other details from the passage. 

This worksheet, designed for fourth and fifth graders, is a great way to introduce students to this important national event! Learners will practice reading and analyzing an informational text, explain historical events in their own words, and identify supporting details in an article. They will also practice determining the meaning of words from context clues. 

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