Teaching Guide: Meet Four Pioneering African American Astronauts
Students will learn about four African American astronauts: Michael P. Anderson, Ronald E. McNair, Guion S. Bluford Jr., and Jeanette J. Epps.
Clockwise from top left: Michael P. Anderson, Ronald E. McNair, Guion S. Bluford Jr., Jeanette J. Epps Images Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
This lesson focuses on four astronauts and scientists who have a background in physics or a related discipline – Ronald E. McNair, Michael Anderson, Guion S. Bluford Jr., and Jeanette J. Epps. A link to a list of some African American astronauts is included in the Required/Recommended Reading and Resources section along with a website dedicated to providing biographies on all current and retired astronauts.
Grade level(s): 9-12
Guide subjects: Contemporary, History
Minority Group(s): Women, African-American
In-class time: 50-60 minutes
Prep time: 10-15 minutes
Technology Requirements: Student web access required, Audio not required, Audio/Video not required
Common Core Standards: Reading: Informational Text, Speaking & Listening, History/Social Studies, Subject Writing
