International Women's Day 'who is...' scavenger hunt
Celebrate International Women's Day with a fun and educational 'Who is...' scavenger hunt designed to help students learn about the significant contributions of women throughout history.
It not only enhances their research, reading comprehension and writing skills but also instils an appreciation for women's achievements and their historical impact.
What’s included?
- Printable factsheets on 11 important women from history and a PowerPoint version of these factsheets
- An editable or free PDF template worksheet for summarising research
- Extension tasks with writing prompts to further enhance writing skills.
What is International Women’s Day?
International Women's Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. It is also a call to action for accelerating gender parity. This day not only celebrates women's achievements but also brings attention to women's rights and the challenges they continue to face in the quest for gender equality.
When is International Women’s Day 2024?
International Women’s Day is celebrated annually on 8 March. So, International Women's Day in 2024 will fall on Thursday 8 March.
How to celebrate International Women's Day 2024
The 'Who is...' scavenger hunt is a great way to celebrate International Women's Day 2024. By participating in this activity, students will engage in the scavenger hunt to learn about 11 important women in history, summarise key facts about each woman, and use the extension tasks to delve deeper into the life and achievements of a selected woman.
This activity encourages students to recognise the value and significance of women's contributions to society and inspires them to continue the path towards gender equality.
More teaching resources for International Women's Day
These engaging teaching resources for International Women's Day cover a variety of subjects, key stages and topics, to help you find ways to inspire students to learn about and celebrate women’s struggles, achievements and contributions.
- International Women's Day quiz — All subjects
- 'Still I Rise' - group work tasks — KS3 English
- Gender representation in the media — A-level English language
- La brecha de género en el fútbol — A-level Spanish
- Les femmes au cinéma — A-level French
- How did women contribute to medicine and health during the Industrial Revolution? — KS3 History
- The contribution of Marie Curie to medicine and health — GCSE history
