Life is funny when it comes to #Holidays I share with you because September 12th was National Police Woman Day #PoliceWomanDay. As I thought of the Holiday two TV Shows went through my mind Cagney and Lacey and Police Women with Angie Dickenson shows I watched when I was younger. Did you want either show?
#Homeschooling has been such a big part of my life just as Police Women have been so I thought I would create a Lesson Plan on Police Women for you to use in your classroom. As your having your students work on there lessons don’t forget to let them watch the shows I mentioned.
Then they can check out Police Officer Barbie The Career Collection Special Limited Edition Mattel 1993I would like to get my niece Payton to remind her she can be anything she wants to be. Payton and her sister Dixie can read My Mommy is a Police Woman (Heart-warming Rhyming Book for Parents to Read to Daughter).
Lesson Plan to celebrate Policewomen:
Here’s a dynamic and engaging lesson plan to celebrate National Police Woman Day on September 12—perfect for classrooms, youth groups, or community events. The goal is to honor the contributions of women in law enforcement and inspire students to think about gender equity, public service, and leadership.
National Police Woman Day Lesson Plan
Grade Level: Middle School to High School (adaptable for younger students)
Subject Areas: Social Studies, Civics, History, Language Arts
Duration: 1 class period (45–60 minutes)
Learning Objectives
- Understand the history and significance of National Police Woman Day
- Recognize the contributions of women in law enforcement
- Explore gender roles and representation in public service
- Practice critical thinking and communication skills
Warm-Up Activity (10 min)
- Discussion Prompt: “What qualities make someone a good police officer? Do you think those qualities are gender-specific?”
Quick Facts Slide or Handout:
- Marie Owens: First female police officer in the U.S. (Chicago, 1891)
- Alice Wells: First American-born policewoman (Los Angeles, 1910)
- Today, women make up about 10% of the U.S. police force
Main Activity (25 min)
Option A: Role Model Research
Students choose a female police officer (historical or current) and create a short bio or poster highlighting her achievements.
Option B: Mock Interview
Pair students—one plays a journalist, the other a female officer. Use prompts like:
- “Why did you choose law enforcement?”
- “What challenges have you faced?”
- “What advice would you give young girls interested in policing?”
Option C: Creative Writing
Write a letter of appreciation to a female officer or a short story imagining life as a policewoman.
Wrap-Up Discussion (10 min)
- What did you learn that surprised you?
- How can we encourage more women to join law enforcement?
- Why is representation important in public service?
Extension Ideas
- Invite a local female officer for a Q&A session
- Create a bulletin board honoring women in uniform
- Host a classroom campaign: “Future Leaders in Law Enforcement”
If you want a typing-based activity tied to this theme, Typing.com offers a themed lesson that blends digital literacy with Police Woman Day content. Let me know if you’d like a printable version or a version tailored for younger students for them to learn about Polie Women.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
