All about Marie Stopes

Marie Stopes was a brave and smart woman who lived a long time ago. She was born in 1880 in England and became a famous scientist and women's rights activist. Marie studied plants and rocks, and she even discovered a new kind of coal! But what made her really special was that she fought for women to have the right to control their own bodies.

Marie Stopes believed that women should be able to choose when they wanted to have children. She wrote books and gave speeches to help other women understand this important idea. She also opened a birth control clinic to provide women with the information and tools they needed to plan their families.

Even though some people did not agree with her, Marie Stopes never gave up. She kept working hard to make the world a better place for women. Thanks to her efforts, many women today have the freedom to make choices about their own bodies and lives. Marie Stopes showed us that one person can make a big difference in the world!

1. Who was Marie Stopes?
2. What did Marie Stopes believe in?
3. What did Marie Stopes do to help other women?
4. Why do you think some people did not agree with Marie Stopes?
5. How did Marie Stopes inspire others?

A Visit to Marie Stopes is most associated with London.

Hi, I'm Grace, and I'm 8 years old! I recently went on a fun trip to London and one of the places we visited was the home of Marie Stopes. Marie Stopes was a famous scientist and writer who lived in London a long time ago. She was known for her work in promoting women's rights and education.

1. What is the name of the famous scientist and writer associated with London?
2. Why was Marie Stopes famous?
3. How did Marie Stopes influence women's rights and education?
4. Can you name a tourist attraction in London that was influenced by Marie Stopes?
5. What can we learn from Marie Stopes' work?

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Your Turn...

After learning all about Marie Stopes, 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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