"Grace Hopper Queen of Computer Code" Book Companion Activities

Grace Hopper Queen of Computer Code Book: Companion Activities

The Grace Hopper Queen of Computer Code book companion activities is a versatile and comprehensive teaching resource centered around Laurie Wallmark's book, Grace Hopper: Queen of Computer Code. This book highlights the life and work of Grace Hopper, a notable scientist, inventor, mathematician, and Navy admiral who made noteworthy contributions to computer science.

• 50 diverse print-and-go reading activities tailored to meet students’ individual needs and skill levels.
• A wide variety of activities that include character analysis, identification of story elements, theme determination, research exercises and story plotting practice along with different response prompts.

The versatility allows educators to integrate the activities into whole-group settings or small-group sessions. It can also be used as homework assignments for learning continuity outside school.

1. Incorporation into interdisciplinary learning themes focusing on women's scientific contributions or influential historical figures.
2. Promotion of student-centered learning by encouraging high-level thinking skills while supporting responses with textual evidence from the book itself.

The seamless correlation between this pack and Wallmark's picture book opens up discussions about subjects like resilience against challenges, passion for work commitment. Additionally it also sheds light on women’s historical roles particularly in STEM fields. This rich resource is not only an asset for enhancing reading lessons but also serves as an informative tool during Women's History Month or in studying units focused on celebrating significant historical figures.