
STREAM Activity: Paper Plate Shooting Star Craft
Let’s Shoot for the Stars!
Activity best for children ages three and up
Black History Month is a time to celebrate the incredible achievements of Black Americans in the U.S. Did you know Mae Jemison was the first Black woman to travel to space? She flew aboard the space shuttle Endeavor in 1992!
Mae was an astronaut, someone trained to travel beyond Earth into outer space! She dreamed of becoming an astronaut when she was a little girl, and her determination helped her reach the stars. Determination means working hard and not giving up, even when things get difficult.
You can learn more about Mae’s amazing journey in the children’s book Mae Among The Stars. To celebrate her achievement, let’s make a paper plate shooting star. This fun craft reminds us to follow our dreams and aim for stars just like Mae did!