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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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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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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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Worksheet
Curated OER

Space Race Quiz

For Students 7th - 10th
In need of a 14 question multiple choice quiz on the space race? This quiz will challenge your class to recall facts related to the moon landing, Neil Armstrong, Sputnik, and America's race to space with Russia.
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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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Unit Plan
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Give It All You’ve Got!: Extra Support Lessons (Theme 2)

For Teachers 5th Standards
Understanding word parts can play a crucial role in understanding a word in the context of a larger text. A series of extra support resources designed to accompany Theme 2: Give It All You've Got offers activities related to grammar and...
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Unit Plan
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Give It All You’ve Got!: English Language Development Lessons (Theme 2)

For Teachers 5th Standards
Go beyond the textbook to gain a better appreciation for the English language. A series of ESL lessons help expand the concepts found in Theme 2: Give It All You've Got. The second lesson in a three-part unit incorporates strategies such...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Hunt the Fact Monster: February #4

For Students 3rd
In this search engine learning exercise, 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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Interactive
Curated OER

Outstanding African Americans Activity

For Students 5th - 10th
Challenge historians to investigate influential African-Americans through this online research activity. Learners undertake this task using online links, some of which require investigative searching. Print the worksheet out first, so...
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Curated OER

African Americans in Science

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars explore the careers of prominent African Americans in science, mathematics, and technology. They use The Faces of Science: African Americans in the Sciences website, which includes profiles of past and present African...
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Curated OER

Women in Space

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students read biographies of women who have made contributions to field of aerospace and aeronautics, choose one woman to research, and present their findings to classmates in form of essay, play, poster, or presentation.
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Curated OER

Math Memories

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

African Americans in Science

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the life of renowned African American scientists. In this science literacy lesson, students explore a website containing profiles and achievements of past and present African American scientists. They prepare a poster...
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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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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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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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Curated OER

Scholastic: Mae Jemison

For Students 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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Curated OER

Mae Jemison

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Mae Jemison
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Curated OER

Mae Jemison

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Mae Jemison
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Curated OER

Mae Jemison

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Mae Jemison
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Challenging the Space Frontier

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
This Scholastic website offers information about space exploration. Use this site to learn about specific missions like the Friendship, Apollo 11, and STS 7. Also Dr. Mae Jemison is featured and interviewed.
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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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Website
NASA

Nasa Star Child: Who's Who in Space (Level 2)

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a list of people who have given their lives to studying space science. Each person has a biography that you can read.
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Website
NASA

Nasa Star Child: Who's Who in Space (Level 1)

For Students 3rd - 5th
StarChild presents biographies of people who have contributed to space exploration from Tycho Brahe to Sally Ride.

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