CERCA SLIDES
Women in War
What are the opportunities and challenges of women participating in war?
Challenge your students to explore a variety of societies in time and space to answer this compelling question.
CERCA Slides by Grade

Grade 3: Tammy Duckworth
How does Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth continue to fight for people, even in civilian life?
CCSS.RI.3.1
CCSS.W.3.2

Grade 4: Joan of Arc
Why might Joan of Arc be considered a heroic figure?
CCSS.RI.4.1
CCSS.W.4.2

Grade 5: Women Who Fought for the American Revolution
Based on evidence from the sources, why might some stories of women’s contributions to the American Revolution have been celebrated or overlooked over time?
CCSS.RI.5.1
CCSS.W.5.2

Grade 6: The Amazons of Ancient Greece, Rome, and Scythia
How do archaeological discoveries explain the inspiration for stories of the Amazons?
CCSS.RI.6.1
CCSS.W.6.2

Grade 7: The Warrior Women of Dynastic China
How did women warriors contribute to historical developments in dynastic China?
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.W.7.2

Grade 8: The Women Who Fought for the Union Army
Based on evidence from the sources, how were women recognized for their contributions to the cause of the Union Army during the American Civil War?
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.W.8.2

Grade 9: Women's Contributions on the Homefront and Abroad During World War II
How did women contribute to the American war effort on the homefront and abroad during World War II?
CCSS.RI.9-10.1
CCSS.W.9-10.2

Grade 10: The Legacy of the Agojie
Why is the legacy of the Agojie complicated?
CCSS.RI.9-10.1
CCSS.W.9-10.2
