Lesson Planning
![planning_N565RE1](https://media.hamilton-trust.org.uk/images/planning_N565RE1.original.png)
Use Hidden Figures and Curiosity - The Story of the Mars Rover to explore the features of non-fiction texts. Learn to use cohesive devices and parentheses. Write a double-page spread about Mars Rovers and write a diary entry as part of the Mars rover mission team.
Start with the core unit to introduce key texts. Then select from comprehension, SPAG and composition units.
There is no spelling and grammar presentation for this unit.
Essential Texts
Hidden Figures - The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race by Margot Lee Shetterly
Curiosity – The Story of a Mars Rover by Markus Motom
Optional Texts
Selection of non-fiction books about Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson, Dr Christine Darden, Mars, Space, the Mars rovers.
Essential Texts
Hidden Figures – The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race by Margot Lee Shetterly
Meet Jessica Watkins: Meet the first black woman to work on the ISS (see weblinks)
Weblinks
Nasa names street ‘Hidden Figures Way’ after three scientists who fought prejudice – BBC Newsround – Day 1
Meet Jessica Watkins: Meet the first black woman to work on the ISS – BBC Newsround – Day 3
Optional Text
Curiosity – The Story of a Mars Rover by Markus Motom
From £155 (+ VAT) per year. Access to all key stages for multiple users.
Sign upJust £45 (£37.50 + VAT) per year to get access to all resources.
Sign upJust £33 (£27.50 + VAT) to get access to all resources for 2 years.
Sign up