Biography Clearinghouse has an amazingly thorough examination of the book with activity suggestions for educators. Be sure to check it out!
Phun With Physics:
* Guide to Fun Experimental Science Projects - shout out to Kristie L. in Miss Martin's STEM Club for this recommendation!
* LitLinks: Connecting nuclear physics to language arts (really!) - on Patricia Newman's website
* PhysicsQuest - on the Physics Central website - a very specific unit on C.W. Wu with downloadable activities that are NGSS rated
* Professor Grace Enriquez presented excellent teaching ideas in an article in School Library Journal
* Smithsonian Science Education Center - Homepage and a specific physics one that I like
* Guide to Fun Experimental Science Projects - shout out to Kristie L. in Miss Martin's STEM Club for this recommendation!
* LitLinks: Connecting nuclear physics to language arts (really!) - on Patricia Newman's website
* PhysicsQuest - on the Physics Central website - a very specific unit on C.W. Wu with downloadable activities that are NGSS rated
* Professor Grace Enriquez presented excellent teaching ideas in an article in School Library Journal
* Smithsonian Science Education Center - Homepage and a specific physics one that I like
Non-Physics Activities:
* Learn & Live: China Unit
* Check out this really cute "dress up as Wu Chien Shiung" idea from the Rosie Riveter website
* Learn & Live: China Unit
* Check out this really cute "dress up as Wu Chien Shiung" idea from the Rosie Riveter website
Video/audio clips:
* Under Secretary of U.S. Department of Energy pays tribute to C.S. Wu
* C.S. Wu is featured in an episode of the Surprisingly Brilliant podcast
* Under Secretary of U.S. Department of Energy pays tribute to C.S. Wu
* C.S. Wu is featured in an episode of the Surprisingly Brilliant podcast
Programs for purchase:
* Polydott's Asian Kids Pride Virtual Class - this company offers engaging courses featuring my and other award-winning, picture books that focus on notable Asian-Americans. Check out their free trial to get a flavor of their online classes.
* Supercharged Science - I'm not an affiliate, but I did use this programs for several years when I homeschooled my kids and I liked it a lot.
* Polydott's Asian Kids Pride Virtual Class - this company offers engaging courses featuring my and other award-winning, picture books that focus on notable Asian-Americans. Check out their free trial to get a flavor of their online classes.
* Supercharged Science - I'm not an affiliate, but I did use this programs for several years when I homeschooled my kids and I liked it a lot.
Pronunciation guide to Mandarin words in the book:
by order of appearance (except for Wu's name)
by order of appearance (except for Wu's name)
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Wu Chien Shiung
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Liuhe
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Mama
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Baba
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Suzhou
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Nanjing
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The story structure of Queen of Physics
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