Kalpana Chawla Elementary Lesson Plan
Let's Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month!
Start by reading the entry on Kalpana Chawla, the first First Indian American woman in space, in the book, Revolutionary Women: 50 Women of Color Who Reinvented the Rules by Ann Shen. Then, expand on the reading with this creative and engaging lesson plan, featuring video resources, a discussion prompt, and fun and creative activities and worksheets. This lesson was designed to be appropriate and accessible for a wide range of elementary-aged learners, from K-6th grades and even beyond.
Included in this lesson
A recommended selection from Revolutionary Women: 50 Women of Color Who Reinvented the Rules by Ann Shen
A recommended video resource
Discussion prompt
Paper Airplane Activity Prompt: As a child, Kalpana would use her free time in class to make paper airplanes. If you thought paper airplanes were kid stuff, think again! There are so many engineering lessons involved in creating a really good paper airplane. Follow the instructions provided to try your hand at Kalpana's childhood obsession!
Kalpana Chawla Quotation Print-and-Go Art Activity Page: Kalpana Chawla was the first Indian American woman in space. She was also one of the seven crew members aboard the space shuttle Columbia when it exploded after reentering the earth's atmosphere. Chawla's final words are printed on the handout provided- can you design a beautiful space-themed background for her quotation?
If you like the sound of this lesson, consider checking out the whole unit!
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Let's Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month!
Start by reading the entry on Kalpana Chawla, the first First Indian American woman in space, in the book, Revolutionary Women: 50 Women of Color Who Reinvented the Rules by Ann Shen. Then, expand on the reading with this creative and engaging lesson plan, featuring video resources, a discussion prompt, and fun and creative activities and worksheets. This lesson was designed to be appropriate and accessible for a wide range of elementary-aged learners, from K-6th grades and even beyond.
Included in this lesson
A recommended selection from Revolutionary Women: 50 Women of Color Who Reinvented the Rules by Ann Shen
A recommended video resource
Discussion prompt
Paper Airplane Activity Prompt: As a child, Kalpana would use her free time in class to make paper airplanes. If you thought paper airplanes were kid stuff, think again! There are so many engineering lessons involved in creating a really good paper airplane. Follow the instructions provided to try your hand at Kalpana's childhood obsession!
Kalpana Chawla Quotation Print-and-Go Art Activity Page: Kalpana Chawla was the first Indian American woman in space. She was also one of the seven crew members aboard the space shuttle Columbia when it exploded after reentering the earth's atmosphere. Chawla's final words are printed on the handout provided- can you design a beautiful space-themed background for her quotation?
If you like the sound of this lesson, consider checking out the whole unit!
Read Glow Grow: A Celebration of 16 AAPI Women
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We'd love to hear what you think and see photos of how you used this product! Also, please consider signing up for our newsletter to receive a freebie every month!
Let's Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month!
Start by reading the entry on Kalpana Chawla, the first First Indian American woman in space, in the book, Revolutionary Women: 50 Women of Color Who Reinvented the Rules by Ann Shen. Then, expand on the reading with this creative and engaging lesson plan, featuring video resources, a discussion prompt, and fun and creative activities and worksheets. This lesson was designed to be appropriate and accessible for a wide range of elementary-aged learners, from K-6th grades and even beyond.
Included in this lesson
A recommended selection from Revolutionary Women: 50 Women of Color Who Reinvented the Rules by Ann Shen
A recommended video resource
Discussion prompt
Paper Airplane Activity Prompt: As a child, Kalpana would use her free time in class to make paper airplanes. If you thought paper airplanes were kid stuff, think again! There are so many engineering lessons involved in creating a really good paper airplane. Follow the instructions provided to try your hand at Kalpana's childhood obsession!
Kalpana Chawla Quotation Print-and-Go Art Activity Page: Kalpana Chawla was the first Indian American woman in space. She was also one of the seven crew members aboard the space shuttle Columbia when it exploded after reentering the earth's atmosphere. Chawla's final words are printed on the handout provided- can you design a beautiful space-themed background for her quotation?
If you like the sound of this lesson, consider checking out the whole unit!
Read Glow Grow: A Celebration of 16 AAPI Women
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We'd love to hear what you think and see photos of how you used this product! Also, please consider signing up for our newsletter to receive a freebie every month!