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Full Lessons 9–34 min

Classroom-ready 45-Minute Lessons with video, activities, assessments, and supporting resources.

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Becoming Equal Under the Law

Explore the changes in U.S. laws to be more inclusive and closer to the ideal in the Declaration of Independence... all people are created equal.

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Ida B. Wells – The Light of Truth

Discover the inspiring story of Ida B. Wells, an investigative journalist and civil rights activist who fought against racial injustice during Reconstruction.

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Quick Hits

Short Videos

Short Videos 2–5 min

Short, right-to-the-point videos highlighting women who changed business, culture, politics, and American life.

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Steve Forbes On Achievement – Estée Lauder

Steve Forbes on the woman who broke beauty-industry rules and built a global brand by giving products away.

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Steve Forbes On Achievement – Annie Malone

Steve Forbes on the orphaned daughter of freed slaves who created an empire and became America's first African-American female millionaire.

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Steve Forbes On Achievement – Gertrude Whitney

Steve Forbes delves into the life of Gertrude Whitney: brilliant sculptor, philanthropist and founder of New York's Whitney Museum.

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Steve Forbes On Achievement – Julia Morgan

Steve Forbes explores the achievements of Julia Morgan, the pioneering female architect whose bold, innovative designs made buildings safer—and more beautiful.

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