Founding Mothers Mini-lesson

Lesson Plan

We’ve heard a lot about the role the Founding Fathers played in the early United States, but what role did our Founding Mothers play? This mini-lesson looks at…

Overview

We’ve heard a lot about the role the Founding Fathers played in the early United States, but what role did our Founding Mothers play? This mini-lesson looks at the contributions of women in the Revolutionary War and the founding of the U.S.

Grade Levels

  • 6-8
  • 9-12

Learning Objectives

  • Recognize how various individuals and groups contributed to the development of the U.S. government
  • Trace the impact of significant events that surrounded the founding of the United States

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