A GUID Cause, The Women's Suffrage Movement in Scotland - Their struggles for change withing society

'A guid cause' ... The women's suffrage movement in Scotland

Project One

Critical thinking, investigation, enquiry: third/fourth level pupils

Photo of suffrage procession, Edinburgh 1909: link to Project 1

Explore the history of women’s suffrage in Scotland in the early 20th century.

Investigate archive sources to find out how and why women campaigned for the right to vote.

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Project Two

A cross-curricular project for third and fourth level pupils

Photo of a group of suffragettes holding banners watched by bystanders: link to Project 1

Make a film documentary about the women’s suffrage movement in Scotland.

Learn how to research, plan and structure your documentary with the help of this useful guide.

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Project Three

Developing your skills for Higher History studies

Photo of four prominent suffragettes, including Emmeline Pankhurst: link to Project 3

Improve your critical thinking, evaluation and research skills using archive sources.

Organise a class debate and find out how to use the archive sources to support your extended essay.

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About 'A guid cause.. The women's suffrage movement in Scotland'

Discover the history of the women’s suffrage movement in Scotland using material from the National Library of Scotland. Developed by teachers, the resource includes activities aimed at secondary school pupils and teachers. Other learning groups and individuals interested in women’s suffrage will also finds lots of items of interest, from cartoons to diary entries.

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