Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will learn about Elizabeth Blackwell and understand why she was an important person in history.
Materials and Prep
- Paper and crayons
- Books or online resources about Elizabeth Blackwell
- Photos of Elizabeth Blackwell
- Basic understanding of what a doctor does
Activities
- Coloring Time: Color a picture of Elizabeth Blackwell and talk about what you think she did.
- Role Play: Pretend to be a doctor like Elizabeth Blackwell. Use toy medical tools and help your toys feel better.
- Story Time: Read a story about Elizabeth Blackwell and discuss what you learned from it.
Talking Points
- Elizabeth Blackwell was the first woman doctor in the United States. - "Elizabeth Blackwell was a very brave woman who became a doctor to help sick people."
- She faced many challenges because people didn't think women could be doctors. - "Some people didn't think women could be doctors, but Elizabeth showed them they were wrong."
- Elizabeth worked hard and never gave up on her dream. - "Even when things were difficult, Elizabeth kept trying and never stopped believing in herself."
- She opened the door for other women to become doctors too. - "Because Elizabeth became a doctor, she inspired other women to follow their dreams and become doctors too."
- Today, many women are doctors because of Elizabeth Blackwell's courage. - "Thanks to Elizabeth Blackwell, many women can now be doctors and help people when they are sick."