Mae Jemison Craft Activity

This Dr. Mae Jemison craft is a wonderful activity for Black History Month or Women’s History Month. Students will create their very own Dr. Mae Jemison craft and write about her in one of five different writing prompts. Patterns are kid-friendly, easy prep for teachers, and make one stunning bulletin board!

What’s included in this pdf:

• A photograph of the craft activity
• Step-by-step directions
• Templates that can be copied directly onto colored cardstock or construction paper and then cut out by students. 
• Labeled templates that can be xeroxed onto cardstock, cut by the teacher, and then traced onto colored paper and cut by students. Labels will include the name of the pattern, the color to use, and how many of each pattern to cut (Ex: Body Cut 1 Red).

Writing prompts included:

• Dr. Mae Jemison (primary and single lined)
• All About Dr. Mae Jemison (primary and single lined)
• Dr. Mae Jemison was important because… (primary and single lined)
• Black History Month (primary and single lined)
• Women’s History Month (primary and single lined)

Here are some fun ways to use the craft:

• study on letters
• practicing fine motor skills
• bulletin boards
• door and hallway decorations
• small group station
• pair it with a worksheet, activity, or book
• reward or class party