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 is available!

STEM: SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS

* Guide to Fun Experimental Science Projects - shout out to Kristie L. in Miss Martin's STEM Club for this recommendation!

​* 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

CULTURAL ACTIVITIES

* Learn & Live: China Unit

* Check out this really cute "dress up as Wu Chien Shiung" idea from the Rosie Riveter website

MORE

* 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

* 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)

Wu Chien Shiung

Liuhe

mama

baba

Suzhou

Nanjing

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