This page features materials designed to help teachers and students use the information presented in Women in Congress in their classrooms. It includes lesson plans on the women pioneers who served on Capitol Hill from 1917 to 2006 as well as activities on photographs, objects, and quotations. Also included are a collection of fast facts on women’s congressional service, a link to an interactive map, and a list of online educational resources. The additional resources are intended to guide students and teachers into the primary sources provided online by the Office of the Clerk and related agencies.
In an effort to make the publication, Women in Congress, 1917–2006, more accessible to students, the Office of History and Preservation will provide a complimentary copy of the book to educators for classroom use, subject to availability. Interested teachers should complete and return the form below to the Office of History and Preservation.
Searchable database that contains biographical information on every person who served in Congress.
http://bioguide.congress.gov
Includes information on the history and art of the U.S. House of Representatives such as weekly historical highlights, party divisions, congressional apportionment, leadership and officers, and significant events.
http://clerk.house.gov/art_history/index.html
Includes information on the history and art of the U.S. Senate such as facts & milestones, historical statistics, featured biographies, and a photographic collection.
http://www.senate.gov/artandhistory/history/common/generic/Senate_Historical_Office.htm
Searchable database of congressional legislation from 1973 to present (Bill Text and Roll Call Votes are available from 1989–present)
http://thomas.loc.gov/
Highlights the Library of Congress’ catalog holdings on women
http://www.loc.gov/topics/womenshistory/
Includes links for searchable databases of the Congressional Record and House Journal (1994–present) as well as information on how to find the nearest federal depository library.
http://www.gpoaccess.gov/index.html
Provides facts and figures about current and historical women office holders at the state and national level.
http://www.cawp.rutgers.edu/
Ratification of 19th Amendment by Tennessee - August 24, 1920
http://www.archives.gov/education/lessons/woman-suffrage/ratification-tn.html
The Equal Rights Amendment languished in a House Committee for nearly 50 years before Representative Martha Griffiths forced action on it.
http://www.archives.gov/legislative/features/griffiths/index.html