Words Describing Women
Definition: able to withstand great force or pressure.
Strong
I made history in 2021 with a victory so grand,
The first woman, first Black, and first South Asian to take a stand.
As Vice President of the U.S., I broke barriers with grace,
Who am I, leading with courage in a high political place?
Kamala Harris
The original recipe was created in the late 1930s by Ruth Wakefield who famously ran the Toll House restaurant in Whitman, Massachusetts.
Hint: A famous beloved snack thats baked and sweet.
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Definition: having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed.
Ambitious
I was the first to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean,
A pioneer in the sky, with daring devotion.
Though I disappeared on a flight, I remain an inspiration,
My courage and dreams live on, a legacy of determination.
Who am I?
Amelia Earhart
This portable, lightweight invention by Mary Anderson in 1903 made driving safer during rainy weather.
The Windshield Wiper
Definition: feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others.
Compassionate
I was an author, an activist, and a fearless voice for the oppressed,
I wrote about racism and the struggle for justice in my quest.
"I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings," I said,
Who am I?
Maya Angelou
This invention by Marie Curie revolutionized medical diagnostics by making it possible to view the inside of the body without surgery.
The X-ray
Definition: giving someone positive or creative feelings.
Inspiring
I was a queen who ruled Egypt with wisdom and wit,
Loved by Caesar and Antony, but never would I quit.
A voice for my people, though history painted me ill,
Who am I, with a serpent and a crown on my will?
Cleopatra
This life-saving invention, patented by Dr. Patricia Bath in 1986, helped restore vision for millions of people around the world.
Hint: Cures a common eye condition causing the lens of the eye to be cloudy.
Laser Cataract Surgery
Definition: able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.
Resilient
I fought for social change, and in the courtroom, I won,
My legacy in law was just the beginning, not yet done.
With cases that reshaped rights for men and women alike,
Who am I?
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Ada Lovelace invented this in the 1800s, which is now considered the first step in modern computer programming.
The Computer Algorithm