Biography Clearinghouse has an amazingly thorough examination of the book with activity suggestions for educators. Be sure to check it out!
An educator guide with activities and standards created by Kari Allen is available!
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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