Mini-Lesson- Mae Among the Stars

I hope you will enjoy this awesome story Mae Among the Stars by Roda Ahmed.  Huge thanks to HarperCollins Publishing for allowing me to read this to you!  We will be using this amazing book to talk about bias. 

Follow Up Actives:

• Why do you think the other students laughed when Mae said that she wanted to be an astronaunt?  Why did her teacher suggested that she be a nurse instead?  Do you think they had a bias about who can and should become an astronaut?

• Need help understanding what bias means?  Check out this video!  Why is it important to be aware and careful about our biases?  

• What do you dream of doing or accomplishing?  Draw it or write about it!  Don't let anyone tell you it isn't possible!