What Did Women Do in WW1?

Go behind the scenes of World War I with Teach Starter Teaching Resources. We’re here to help you showcase the amazing contributions made by women during this crucial moment in history. Tell your students the inspiring stories of women who served as nurses, munition workers, spies, and more!

Read and Learn About Women’s Roles in WW1

Introduce your students to the amazing things that women accomplished during WW1 with a printable reading passage and comprehension worksheet designed especially for Year 5 students. This resource introduces the basics of the remarkable roles women played during this pivotal moment in history. Help your students learn more about the courageous women who served as nurses, munition workers, spies, and more.

This resource download includes a printable fact sheet/reading passage, as well as a short answer comprehension worksheet that requires students to use evidence from the text to answer the questions.

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