Graphic Organizer : Asian American Pacific Islanders : Kalpana Chawla

Graphic Organizers - Famous Asian Americans, Famous Pacific Islander Americans

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

Kalpana Chawla was an Indian-born American astronaut and mechanical engineer who was the first woman of Indian origin to go to space. (Wikipedia)

Great for thematic lessons, research, or review!

- Use with English Language Arts, Literature, Social Studies, History, Biography, Famous Figures Books, "Who Was" Series, etc.

** 6 Pages

1. Graphic Organizer A

* Quote I Like

* Famous For

* Birthdate / Birthplace

* One obstacle he/she overcame

* Three words to describe him/her

2. Graphic Organizer B

* Three facts about him/her

* Major Achievements

* One question I would ask him/her

3. Writing Paper Standard (2 types)

4. Writing Paper Primary (2 types)