Bringing Diversity to Space

That's News to Me

High Int – Adv
Teens & Adults
Grades 6–12

In this digital-only lesson featuring content from The Associated Press, students read about Katya Echazarreta, who will be the first Mexican woman to visit space. This lesson includes comprehension and discussion questions as well as a photo task.

Focus

current events
authentic materials
reading
interpretive
productive

Vocabulary

encourage
venture
automated
pioneering
equity
underserved
graduate school
task force
astronomy
boundaries
ethos
stint

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