Tell students they will work in small groups to research the following
questions. Each small group may be asked to focus on investigating one
of the Famous 5, using their
Profiles below. Emphasize the need now to look for details and
analyze the information in the sources.
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What did this woman contribute to her community as a citizen?
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To which communities did she contribute?
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How was this woman viewed by others in her fight for the causes
she believed in?
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How is this woman viewed today?
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What opinions and actions of this woman's do you agree with?
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What do you disagree with?
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What are some parallels from current issues?
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Are there other examples of individuals or groups that fight as
citizens for causes?
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How would you use the examples from this woman's life to define
a citizen?
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What would you consider to be the rights and responsibilities of
citizenship?
Have each group use the website section on
The 'Persons' Case to answer the questions from the perspective of
the Famous 5 working as a group of citizens.
Students may also be asked to use Analyzing a photograph and
Analyzing a document to help them discuss and examine the sources.
Student Resources
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