February 2021
Blast Off With Mae Jemison!
Extend the Lesson
Academic Standards
Reading Objective:
Children will discuss Mae Jemison’s journey as the first Black woman to go to space.
Science Focus:
space, astronauts
Social Studies Focus:
Black history
Page 4 Skill:
alphabet
Vocabulary:
astronaut, helmet, spacesuit, space shuttle
CCSS:
RI.K.1, RF.K.2, RF.K.2.D, RF.K.3.B, RF.K.3.C. SL.K.2