Investigating Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune: Uncovering Her Legacy Through Inquisitive Inquiry

The National Women's History Museum
Contributed By
The National Women's History Museum
Resource Type
Classroom Material
Subjects
History-Social Science
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Investigating Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune: Uncovering Her Legacy Through Inquisitive Inquiry

In this inquiry-based lesson, students will evaluate how Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune supported civil rights for women and African Americans, engaged in social activism, and how her legacy still impacts the United States today. Students will accomplish this using the Question Formulation Technique (QFT) to brainstorm and generate questions on the life of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, and a jigsaw activity to analyze a primary source set. Students will engage in historical discourse to determine Dr. Bethune’s historical contributions while analyzing evidence and making connections. 

Guiding Questions  

What were Dr. Bethune’s values and how did they shape her actions?  

How did Dr. Bethune’s values and actions impact society and contribute to her legacy today?   
Author
Rachelle Strang
Publisher
National Women's History Museum

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