March is Women’s History Month, and it’s also Academy Awards season. This collection of essays and biographies helps teachers connect history and pop culture in the classroom through an investigation of gender representation in Hollywood—from early trailblazers to contemporaries working at the top of the field today.
A well-chosen audio or video source can add context, boost engagement, and appeal to diverse types of learners—all while reinforcing key learning objectives. This collection aims to help educators harness the power of audio-visual primary sources with examples and applications from veteran educators.