Great Women Trading Cards
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Great Women Trading Cards" is written for 3rd Grade to 5th Grade (Ages 8-11). It also works a grade below or above: younger children can use it with an adult reading it aloud, and older ones as a quick refresher.
5 pages in this set
Great Women trading cards for 3rd to 5th grade: a fold pocket, 12 filled cards with born, field and known for, and 6 blank cards for students to research. Part of our Women's History Month holiday activities collection.
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How do I use this resource?
Students cut out the pocket and glue its side tabs, then cut out the cards and keep them inside. They research 6 more women to complete the blank cards and trade with classmates.
What students will practice
- Introduces 3rd to 5th grade students to women who changed history in science, sports, the arts, invention and civil rights.
- Builds topic vocabulary by matching each word to a picture, a definition or a sentence.
- Made for 3rd to 5th grade, and prints on US Letter paper for a lesson, a center or home.
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FAQ
How do I use the Great Women Trading Cards?
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Students cut out the pocket and glue its side tabs, then cut out the cards and keep them inside. They research 6 more women to complete the blank cards and trade with classmates.
What are the Great Women Trading Cards?
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Four pages after the cover. Page 1 is a pocket to cut, fold and glue. Pages 2 and 3 have 12 portrait cards with Born, Field and Known for lines, for women including Harriet Tubman, Susan B. Anthony, Marie Curie, Katherine Johnson, Sally Ride and Sacagawea. Page 4 has 6 blank cards to draw and fill in.
Can I use the Great Women Trading Cards at home and in the classroom?
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Yes. We made it for 3rd Grade to 5th Grade holiday activities, and it works the same at home or at school. Families print it for one child and keep it where they will use it every day. Teachers print a copy per student or one for the whole room, whichever the day needs.
How many 3rd Grade to 5th Grade Women's History Month resources are there?
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20 printable resources, all free to preview. There are 65 Women's History Month resources in all, from Kindergarten to 5th Grade, gathered on our Women's History Month activities page. Downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial, and every page prints on standard 8.5 x 11 paper.
What age are Women's History Month resources for?
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These are written for 3rd Grade to 5th Grade students, roughly ages 8-11. Many teachers also use them a grade up for review or a grade down as an extension, so use the preview to judge the fit for a particular child.
Can I use these Women's History Month resources for homeschool?
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Yes. Nothing here assumes a classroom of 25, so they work the same one-to-one at the kitchen table as they do in a 3rd Grade to 5th Grade classroom, a learning center, or a tutoring session.
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Resource Details
| Grade | 3rd Grade to 5th Grade |
| Subject | Resources |
| Topic | Holiday Activities |
| Pages | 5 pages |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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