An International Women’s Day Video Lesson
Use this Edpuzzle Original video lesson on International Women’s Day to spotlight the unsung heroines who have changed and continue to change our world.
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International Women’s Day is celebrated worldwide annually on March 8th, and the theme for 2026 is Give To Gain.
Here’s what Give To Gain is about, according to the International Women’s Day website:
“Give To Gain emphasizes the power of reciprocity and support. When people, organizations, and communities give generously, opportunities and support for women increase. Giving is not a subtraction, it's intentional multiplication. When women thrive, we all rise.”
Use this Edpuzzle Original video lesson as a jumping off point for celebrating Women’s History Month during March and all year round!
A Video Lesson for International Women’s Day
In this interactive video lesson that’s perfect for sparking critical thinking and kicking off discussion, students will learn about the following women, some of whom may be relatively unknown to them:
- Malala Yousafzai: a Pakistani activist with a focus on female education
- Greta Thunberg: a Swedish activist known for advocating for environmental issues from a young age
- Kehkashan Basu: an activist from the UAE who fights for environmental and human rights
- Segenet Kelemu: an Ethiopian scientist revolutionzing agriculture in Africa
- Tu Youyou: a Chinese chemist whose work fighting malaria saved countless lives
- Carolyn Porco: a prolific American planetary scientist
- Jackie Kay: the former poet laureate of Scotland
Video length: 5 mins. 45 secs.
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