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I ND IANAWOMEN ' SSUFFRAGE

PATCH

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In celebration of the 100thanniversary of Women's Suffrage in

2020, Women4Change, Indiana@IUPUI and the Girl Scouts of CentralIndiana collaborated on The IndianaWomen's Suffrage Patch. Throughearning this patch, Girl Scouts will

explore the United States suffragettemovement of the early 1900s throughan intersectional lens, learning aboutthe history, connecting the events totheir own experiences, and creatingprojects that promote community

discussion. The activities selected aimto educate and empower girl scouts

for years to come.

Project Contributors:Jocelyn Blackburn

Grace BlackMary Cheski

https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/discover/history/general-history/suffragettes-facts/http://indianasuffrage100.org/https://indianahistory.org/events/you-are-there-1915/https://www.mcny.org/lesson-plans/beyond-suffrage-unifying-principle-understanding-intersectionality-womens-activism

S T E P O N E .E X P L O R E T H E

H I S T O R Y O F

T H E W O M E N ’ S

S U F F R A G E

M O V E M E N T

What does voting mean? Pick a topic andhave your troop vote on it! Who wins? Isthis fair?Research about a woman from Indianawho played a role in this movement. Youcan use the internet or books! Who wasshe? What role did she play? Share a twominute summary of this woman with afriend!Create a general timeline for theWomen’s Suffrage Movement! Put yourcreativity to the test. Highlight yourfavorite part!

S T E P T W O .C O N N E C T T O

T H E W O M E N ’ S

S U F F R A G E

M O V E M E N T

Ask an adult (relative, teacher, parent,etc.) why they think voting is important.Create a poster explaining why you wantto vote when you are older, and hang itup somewhere!Women were often discouraged fromspeaking up for themselves and fightingfor the right to vote. Think about a timewhen you were told not to act a certainway or do something because you are agirl. How did that make you feel? Sharewith a friend.

G I R L S C O U T D A I S I E S / B R O W N I E S

Pick one in each category. Recommended for ages 5-9.

S T E P T H R E E .T A K E A C T I O N !

Write “Thank You” cards to 3 amazingwomen in your life. Share a fun fact aboutthe Women’s Suffrage Movement, and letthem know that they are strong andcapable women! Make sure to decorate!Dress up as your favorite suffragette andpresent a 3 minute “autobiography” toyour Girl Scout troop. Include your rolein the suffrage movement!Create a poster with a few other girlscouts about what you have learned!What is the Women’s Suffrage movement?Why was it important? Why should youcare? Hang this poster at your school,local library, place of worship, etc.

G I R L S C O U T D A I S I E S / B R O W N I E S

G I R L S C O U T J U N I O R S / C A D E T T E S /

S E N I O R S / A M B A S S A D O R S *

S T E P O N E .E X P L O R E T H E

H I S T O R Y O F

T H E W O M E N ’ S

S U F F R A G E

M O V E M E N T

Research about a woman from Indianawho played a role in this movement. Youcan use the internet or books! Who wasshe? What role did she play? Share athree minute summary of this womanwith your troop or other group ofindividuals interested in the topic.What exactly happened for the womenwho were given the right to vote? Howdid the voter turn-out percentageschange? Share this information with aperson who is unaware of the importanceof voting.Research how the perception of womenchanged in the past 100 years. Look at 1-3different sources. How does this makeyou feel?What does the modern voting processlook like? How do you register to vote,and where can people in your county goto vote? Share with your troop or othergroup, who are of voting age, interestedin the election process.*

*Ambassadors pick at least one challenge activity

Pick one in each category. Recommended for ages 10+.

S T E P T W O .D I S C O V E R

H O W

I N T E R S E C T I O N

- A L I T Y F I T S I N

W I T H

W O M E N ’ S

S U F F R A G E

How does Indiana compare to otherstates in the suffrage movement? Research voter turnout rates in Indianaand compare to the rest of the US. Sharethis information with your troop or othergroup of interested individuals as agraph. Compare Male to Female voterturnout ratios. What patterns do you see?Visit the Indiana Historical Society’sMadame C. J. Walker exhibit. Whatsurprised you the most? What were hercontributions to the women’s suffragemovement? In what ways does her legacyimpact Indiana today?*

G I R L S C O U T J U N I O R S / C A D E T T E S /

S E N I O R S / A M B A S S A D O R S *

S T E P T W O .D I S C O V E R

H O W

I N T E R S E C T I O N

- A L I T Y F I T S I N

W I T H

W O M E N ’ S

S U F F R A G E

What is intersectionality? Share thedefinition and an example with yourtroop or other group of individualsinterested in the topic!What was the role of intersectionality inthe suffrage movement? List 2-3examples you find!Facilitate a 10 minute discussion aboutintersectionality with your troop orcreate a panel of individuals interested inthe topic. Think of 3-4 questions to ask inthis discussion.*

S T E P F O U R .C O N N E C T

I N T E R S E C T I O N

- A L I T Y A N D

M O D E R N

V O T I N G

What does intersectionality mean in yourown life? What “categories” do youidentify with, and how does that affectthe way others interact with you?What role does the media play inelections? Create your own campaignposter/social media post!What voting inequalities are presenttoday? Name 2-3 specific barriers to getto the polls that are present in yourcommunity. How does this relate tointersectionality? Share a 5 minutesummary of what you have learned withyour troop or other group of individualsinterested in the topic.*

G I R L S C O U T J U N I O R S / C A D E T T E S /

S E N I O R S / A M B A S S A D O R S *

Create a poster summarizing the Women’sSuffrage Movement. Why is it important?What were some weaknesses of themovement? How does it affect you?Write a letter to one of your representatives.Thank them for supporting women,encourage them to vote for certain issues, orask them to support specific legislation. Needto find out who your elected officials are?Utilize this amazing tool provided by theSecretary of State’s office.https://www.in.gov/sos/elections/2681.htmSet up a booth with a few fellow girl scouts ata community event, polling location, etc. todiscuss women’s suffrage with passerbys.Come up with several talking points! Let youraudience know what the movement is, why itmatters, the role of intersectionality, andhow women’s voting rights have evolvedtoday.How can we celebrate suffrage whileacknowledging the setbacks of thesuffragettes? Lead a discussion with peoplefrom the community about this importantissue. Invite people from your school to atroop meeting, host a panel discussion atyour local library, etc. Get creative and getthe conversation going!*

J U N I O R S / C A D E T T E S / S E N I O R S /

A M B A S S A D O R S *

S T E P F I V E .T A K E A C T I O N !

Girl Scouts of Central Indiana:Mandy Montgomery-Program

Manager

Women4Change, Indiana @IUPUI:Jocelyn Blackburn-Vice President of

Engagement, Committee HeadGrace Black-Committee MemberMary Cheski-Committee Member

Completed the Patch?Great work! Patches are

available at the GirlScout Shop!

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