About the "Dr. Chien-Shiung Wu" Worksheet

Dr. Chien-Shiung Wu introduces students to the remarkable story of the "First Lady of Physics" through an engaging journalism writing exercise. This interactive and printable worksheet, that aligns with the Common Core State Standards, Dr Chien-Shiung Wu, challenges students to step into the role of a journalist writing for a national children's magazine, crafting an inspiring article about this pioneering woman scientist's contributions to physics and atomic research.

The worksheet encourages students to develop their journalistic writing skills while learning about a significant figure in scientific history. Through this creative writing exercise, students explore how to craft engaging content that can inspire young girls to pursue careers in science. The format helps students understand the importance of representation in STEM fields and the impact of role models in shaping career aspirations, while simultaneously developing their ability to write compelling and purposeful articles for a specific audience.

What will your child learn through this worksheet?

Understanding of scientific achievements and the role of women in physics through this interactive worksheet
Development of journalistic writing skills and audience-focused content creation
Appreciation of diversity and representation in STEM fields

Learning Outcomes

Students will compose an inspiring article about Dr. Wu's scientific contributions using the interactive worksheet format
Students will demonstrate understanding of writing for a specific audience and purpose
Students will analyze and communicate the importance of role models in science

Cognitive

Through this worksheet, students develop research and journalistic writing skills
Practice organizing scientific information for young readers using the interactive format

Psychomotor

Enhance article writing and formatting skills through the interactive worksheet
Develop structured writing techniques for magazine-style content

Affective

Build appreciation for women's contributions to science through this interactive worksheet
Develop understanding of the importance of diversity in STEM

Reinforce

Strengthen communication skills for specific audiences through the interactive worksheet format
Practice writing inspiring content about scientific achievements

Common core standards covered

W.4.10

Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.

W.4.4

Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 1-3 above.)

W.4.7

Conduct short research projects that build knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic.