Bringing Diversity to Space

That's News to Me

Low Int – Int
Teens & Adults
Grades 6–12

In this digital-only lesson featuring modified 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

support
diverse
sponsor
nonprofit
altitude
master’s degree
applicant
dozen
A spinning paper plane