All about Margaret Sanger

Margaret Sanger was a very brave and determined woman who lived a long time ago. She wanted to help women and make sure they had the right to choose when and if they wanted to have children. Margaret Sanger believed that women should have access to birth control so they could plan their families and have better lives. She faced many challenges and even went to jail for talking about birth control because it was not allowed to be discussed openly back then. But Margaret Sanger didn't give up, and she kept fighting for women's rights. She started the first birth control clinic in the United States and later founded an organization called Planned Parenthood that continues to help women and families today. Margaret Sanger's work has helped so many people around the world have healthier and happier lives. She showed that one person can make a big difference by standing up for what they believe in. Margaret Sanger is an inspiration to all of us to keep fighting for what is right and never give up on our dreams.

1. Why did Margaret Sanger believe women should have access to birth control?
2. What challenges did Margaret Sanger face in her efforts to promote birth control?
3. What organization did Margaret Sanger found to help women and families?
4. How did Margaret Sanger's work impact people's lives?
5. How can Margaret Sanger be considered an inspiration to others?

A Visit to New York City

My name is Natalie, and I am 8 years old. I recently went on a super cool trip to New York City! One of the most interesting things I learned about in New York City was a lady named Margaret Sanger. She did some really important things to help women a long time ago.

1. We visited a place called the Margaret Sanger Clinic. It's a special place where girls and ladies can go to get help with their health.

1. Who was Margaret Sanger?
2. Why is the Margaret Sanger Clinic important?
3. What did you learn about women's health from your visit to the clinic?
4. How did Margaret Sanger help women a long time ago?
5. What was the most interesting thing you saw or learned on your trip to New York City?

Margaret Sanger Fact Finder

Your Turn...

After learning all about Margaret Sanger, your job is to create a timeline of her life. You should add all the important events in her life but you can be inventive and add some interesting things that people might like to read about. You can make it as simply as you like with pen and paper or you can be very inventive and create a 3D diorama or hanging banner. The sky's the limit - go for it!

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