Raye Montague Lesson: Women in STEM Printable
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Introduce kids to Raye Montague, the groundbreaking engineer who helped transform U.S. Navy ship design!
This 4-page printable Women in STEM lesson pairs with The Girl With a Mind for Math by Julia Finley Mosca and includes a kid-friendly biography, U.S. Navy background information, an engineer interview worksheet, and a reflection activity.
Ideal for elementary students in grades 2–5, this resource encourages reading comprehension, career exploration, historical understanding, and thoughtful discussions about perseverance.
Perfect for Black History Month, Women’s History Month, STEM lessons, and homeschool biography studies.
Digital PDF download. Book not included.
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Meet the engineer who changed the way Navy ships were designed!
Raye Montague dreamed of becoming an engineer from the time she was a little girl. Despite facing racial and gender discrimination, she pursued her interest in technology and became a pioneer in computer-aided ship design.
Help your students discover her inspiring story with this four-page printable biography lesson.
Designed as a companion to The Girl With a Mind for Math: The Story of Raye Montague by Julia Finley Mosca, this resource gives children opportunities to explore Raye’s achievements, learn about engineering, and reflect on her determination.
What’s Included?
The printable PDF includes four learning pages:
- Meet Raye Montague: A short biography written for children.
- About the U.S. Navy: Background information to help students understand Raye’s work.
- Interview an Engineer: A worksheet that encourages children to explore a real-world STEM career.
- Lessons from Raye: A reflection activity connecting her story to students’ own experiences.
What Will Students Learn?
Children will:
- Discover the achievements of an important Black woman in STEM history.
- Learn how engineering and computer technology changed naval ship design.
- Explore what engineers do.
- Practice reading comprehension and reflection.
- Discuss perseverance, discrimination, and overcoming obstacles.
- Make connections between historical achievements and modern STEM careers.
Recommended For
Grades: Approximately 2–5, with adult support for younger students.
Great for: Homeschool lessons, classroom biography studies, STEM units, Black History Month, Women’s History Month, and read-aloud extensions.
How to Use
Read The Girl With a Mind for Math together, then use the printable pages to explore Raye Montague’s life and accomplishments.
Students can complete the biography and reflection activities independently or with guidance. The engineer interview worksheet can be used with a family member, community guest, or classroom visitor who works in engineering.
Please note: This is a digital PDF download containing four printable pages. No physical product will be shipped. The children’s book is sold separately.
Introduce your students to a remarkable engineer and give them a chance to think about the possibilities for their own futures!
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