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Rocket Like Mae Jemison

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Rocket Like Mae Jemison

Craft a paper rocket in this hands-on activity inspired by the life of Mae Jemison!

2nd grade

Social studies

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All About Katherine Johnson

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All About Katherine Johnson

Introduce your second and third graders to the inspiring mathematician and physicist Katherine Johnson. After reading a short biography, children will use what they've learned to answer nonfiction comprehension questions about the text.

2nd grade

Social studies

Worksheet

Who Is Mae Jemison?

Lesson Plan

Who Is Mae Jemison?

Mae Jemison was the first African American female astronaut to enter space! Use the Who Is Mae Jemison? lesson plan to get to know this prominent scientist and entrepreneur. Students will read about Mae and then answer questions about her.

2nd grade

Reading & Writing

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All About Misty Copeland

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All About Misty Copeland

Use this nonfiction comprehension worksheet to help second and third graders learn all about Misty Copeland, the first African American woman to become a principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre.

2nd grade

Social studies

Worksheet

Learning About Maria Tallchief

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Learning About Maria Tallchief

This engaging lesson plan provides students with an opportunity to learn all about America's prima ballerina, Maria Tallchief.

2nd grade

Reading & Writing

Lesson Plan

Who is Angela Davis?

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Who is Angela Davis?

Use this reading and writing worksheet to teach first and second grade students about Angela Davis and her life as an activist, writer, and scholar.

2nd grade

Social studies

Worksheet

Women Who Dared to Dream Poster

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Women Who Dared to Dream Poster

Featuring artists, dreamers, rebels, and entrepreneurs, this Women Who Dared to Dream poster showcases a selection of women from around the world paved the way for others.

2nd grade

Social studies

Worksheet

Rosa Parks: Historical Heroes

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Rosa Parks: Historical Heroes

Children learn about the life and legacy of civil rights activist Rosa Parks in this history worksheet.

2nd grade

Social studies

Worksheet

Learning About Dorothy Pitman Hughes

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Learning About Dorothy Pitman Hughes

This worksheet is a brief introduction to the human rights activist and feminist Dorothy Pitman Hughes.

2nd grade

Social studies

Worksheet

Write About Mae Jemison

Worksheet

Write About Mae Jemison

Use this worksheet to help students write sentences about the first African American women to enter space, Mae Jemison.

2nd grade

Social studies

Worksheet

Learning About Amelia Boynton Robinson

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Learning About Amelia Boynton Robinson

Children are introduced to Amelia Boynton Robinson, a civil rights activist who got her start at a young age accompanying her mother as she registered African Americans to vote.

2nd grade

Social studies

Worksheet

Write About Sonia Sotomayor

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Write About Sonia Sotomayor

Children are introduced to Sonia Sotomayor, one of the nine Supreme Court justices, and the only Latina, in this reading and writing worksheet.

2nd grade

Social studies

Worksheet

Sojourner Truth Timeline

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Sojourner Truth Timeline

Track important events in the life of an important woman with this Sojourner Truth timeline, a great way to get used to reading and writing nonfiction.

2nd grade

Social studies

Worksheet

Historical Heroes: Lorraine Hansberry

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Historical Heroes: Lorraine Hansberry

Introduce children to American playwright Lorraine Hanberry, who was only 29 years old when she won the New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award for Best Play for "A Raisin in the Sun."

2nd grade

Social studies

Worksheet

Women Who Dared to Dream Cards

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Women Who Dared to Dream Cards

Children are introduced to 24 changemakers from around the world with this set of Women Who Dared to Dream cards.

2nd grade

Social studies

Worksheet

Sally Ride for Kids

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Sally Ride for Kids

This paper doll of Sally Ride for kids is an excellent way to inspire young explorers.

2nd grade

Social studies

Worksheet

Jane Goodall Paper Doll

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Jane Goodall Paper Doll

Learn more about this extraordinary scientist in this Jane Goodall activity for kids...a paper doll, complete with a rugged safari outfit and a chimp friend!

2nd grade

Social studies

Worksheet

Marian Anderson Paper Doll

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Marian Anderson Paper Doll

This Women's History Month, meet a true diva -- Marian Anderson -- in this paper doll project just for kids.

2nd grade

Social studies

Worksheet

Rosie the Riveter Paper Doll

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Rosie the Riveter Paper Doll

Learn more about American history with this Rosie the Riveter paper doll.

2nd grade

Social studies

Worksheet

Susan B. Anthony for Kids

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Susan B. Anthony for Kids

Learn more about this incredible woman—still inspiring activists over 100 years later—with this paper doll of Susan B. Anthony for kids.

2nd grade

Social studies

Worksheet

Juliette Gordon Low Paper Doll

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Juliette Gordon Low Paper Doll

Learn a little more about Juliette Gordon Low â and check out an original 1912 Girl Scout uniform! â with this fun paper doll for Women's History Month.

2nd grade

Social studies

Worksheet