A Math Star

Extend the Lesson

curious

(KYUR-ee-uhs)

When you are curious, you want to learn about things.

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NASA

(NA-suh)

The group that sends astronauts into space. In 1969, NASA sent astronauts to the moon!

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mathematician

(math-muh-TIH-shuhn)

Someone who solves math problems.

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confident

(KAHN-fih-dent)

When you are confident, you believe in yourself.

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calculate

(KAL-kyoo-layt)

To use math to figure something out.

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March 2019 Women at Work

Academic Standards

Reading Objective:

Children will examine the accomplishments of Katherine Johnson and analyze her character traits.

Social Studies Focus:

Women's History Month

ELA Skills:

key details, cause and effectm text features, vocabulary, writing

Page 4 Skill:

read a chart

Vocabulary:

curious, NASA, mathematician, confident, calculate

CCSS:

RI.2.1, RI.2.3, RI.2.4, RI.2.5, RI.2.10, W.2.8, SL.2.2