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A Mighty Girl

Mae C. Jemison

For Students 5th - 12th
The poster of Mae C. Jemison, the first African-American woman astronaut, challenges young scientists to consider what they intend to do to achieve their dreams. 
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Doctor Mae C. Jemison - First African American Woman in Space

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders trace and analyze the life of Doctor Mae C. Jemison and the circumstances that enabled Dr. Jemison to achieve her goal of becoming an astronaut. They explore the role of NASA in the development of America's Space Shuttle...
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Lesson Plan
American Institute of Physics

Meet Four Pioneering African American Astronauts

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
An out-of-this-world resource introduces young scientists to four African American astronauts: Michael P. Anderson, Ronald E. McNair, Guion S. Bluford Jr., and Jeanette J. Epps. Groups read biographies of these individuals and prepare...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Who Am I

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this African American History worksheet, students read three facts and then complete a word scramble/secret code puzzle about Mae Jemison who was the first African-American woman to travel in space.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Math Memories

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Young scholars discuss their math experiences from the past. In this math lesson, students write to describe their experiences in math. Additionally, young scholars list math skills that they have.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Hunt the Fact Monster: February #4

For Students 3rd
In this search engine worksheet, 3rd graders will need to use factmonster.com to discover answers. Students will respond to 5 multiple choice questions using the given website.
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Handout
NASA

Nasa: Astronaut Biography: Mae C. Jemison

For Students 9th - 10th
Official NASA biography of astronaut, Mae C. Jemison, the first African American woman admitted into the astronaut training program.
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Article
Famous Scientists

Famous Scientists: Mae Carol Jemison

For Students 9th - 10th
This article describes the life and accomplishments of a NASA's astronaut, Mae Carol Jemison.
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Handout
National Women’s History Museum

National Women's History Museum: Mae Jemison

For Students 9th - 10th
Astronaut Mae Jemison became the first African American woman to travel in space.
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Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: The Secret Life of Scientists & Engineers: Mae Jemison

For Students 9th - 10th
As a young girl, Mae Jemison spent most of her free time staring up at the stars hoping to one day be able to go to space. Several years later, Jemison would apply to be an astronaut and blast off into history by becoming the first Black...
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Website
Scholastic

Scholastic: Mae Jemison

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
This site takes a look at Mae Jemison, the first female African-American astronaut. Content includes a brief biography, a picture, and an excerpt from her book, "Find Where the Wind Goes: Moments from My Life."

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