Black History Month: Jeanette Epps

Welcome to our In the Know topic for February, Jeanette Epps. You may wish to take a look at other grade spans and recommend articles to students that are below or above their grade’s reading level.

Grades K-1 learn about Jeanette Epps. A Spanish translation of the article may be found here. Additionally, students will take a look at inventions made by kids.  A Spanish translation of the article may be found here.

Grades 2-3 check out how Jeanette Epps prepares to go to space.  A Spanish translation of the article may be found here.

Grades 4-5 read about how Jeanette Epps prepares for her trip to the Internation Space Station. A Spanish translation of the article may be found here.

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Photo Credit: NASA