Teacher Workbooks. Social Studies Series Language Arts Integration Beginning Level Biographies of African-Americans, Vol. 2

Teacher Workbooks Social Studies Series Language Arts Integration Beginning Level Biographies of African-Americans, Vol. 2 Copyright 2003 Teachnology Publishing Company A Division of Teachnology, Inc. For additional information, visit us at www.teach-nology.com/publishing

Table of Contents People Dr. Guion S. Guy Bluford, Jr. 1-10 Ralph Bunche 11-20 George Washington Carver 21-23 Tiger Woods 24-25 Colin Powell 26-27 Oprah Winfrey 28 Alvin Ailey 29 Bill Cosby 30 Answers 31 Worksheet Format Summary Writing Reading Comprehension 5-10 Short Answer Reading Comprehension 1-4 Internet Reading Comprehension 11-30 Answers 31 Standard Social Studies programs should include experiences that provide for the study of people, places, and environments 1-30 Answers 31 iii

Read the text below. Answer each question that follows in a complete sentence. Remember to proofread for correct spelling and punctuation. Dr. Guion S. Guy Bluford, Jr. In August of 1979, Dr. Guion S. Guy Bluford, Jr. joined NASA as an astronaut. Since that time, Bluford has worked with the Remote Manipulator System (RMS), experiments conducted on Spacelab-3, space shuttle systems, and to verify software used on flights through the Shuttle Avionics Integration Laboratory. His expertise lies in his knowledge of technology. Bluford has also been a crewmember, serving as mission specialist, on four space journeys. He was the first African-American to journey into space, as well as the first African- American to make return trips into space. 1. Where does Bluford work? 2. Explain Bluford s job. 3. How often has Bluford traveled in space? 4. What was his role on these space flights? 1

Read the text below. Answer each question that follows in a complete sentence. Remember to proofread for correct spelling and punctuation. Dr. Guion S. Guy Bluford, Jr. Dr. Guion S. Guy Bluford, Jr. is a NASA astronaut. He s traveled in space four times and has served as mission specialist on these flights. Dr. Bluford was the first African-American to travel and make return visits into space. His first mission, STS-8, was on the Space Shuttle Challenger s third fight into space. He launched into space on August 30, 1983 from the Kennedy Space Center. What was unique about this launch and subsequent landing is that it was the Challenger s first night launch and landing. 1. Who is Dr. Guion S. Guy Bluford, Jr.? 2. What was Dr. Bluford s role during space flights? 3. What space shuttle carried Dr. Bluford into space for the first time? 4. What made the launch on August 30, 1983 special? 2

Read the text below. Answer each question that follows in a complete sentence. Remember to proofread for correct spelling and punctuation. Dr. Guion S. Guy Bluford, Jr. Dr. Guion S. Guy Bluford, Jr. was the first African-American to travel and make return trips into space. While on the Space Shuttle Challenger and during his first space flight, Dr. Bluford and the crew conducted many technological activities. This mission was STS-8. During their 145 hours in space, the Challenger made 98 orbits around the Earth. The Challenger landed on September 5, 1983 at Edwards Air Force Base located in California. 1. What space shuttle did Dr. Bluford travel in his first mission? 2. What type of work did Dr. Bluford do on this mission? 3. How long was Dr. Bluford in space? 4. What does the term orbit mean? 3

Read the text below. Answer each question that follows in a complete sentence. Remember to proofread for correct spelling and punctuation. Dr. Guion S. Guy Bluford, Jr. Dr. Bluford served as mission specialist on STS-61A, his second flight into space. This mission was called the German-D-1 Spacelab. He launched from Kennedy Space Center on October 30, 1985. This was the largest crew yet to be transported into space in the Shuttle. Eight crewmembers joined this flight. Three crewmembers were European payload specialists. This was the first mission dedicated and directed by German Aerospace Research Establishment. This mission also marked the first time the United States transferred payload control to another country; German Space Operations Center in Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany. 1. When was Dr. Bluford s second space flight? 2. How many crewmembers joined this flight? Why was this noteworthy? 3. Who directed this mission? 4. What made this mission unique? 4

Read the text below. Write a summary of the information. Write in complete sentences and remember to proofread for correct spelling and punctuation. Dr. Guion S. Guy Bluford, Jr. Dr. Bluford has traveled on four space missions. They include the STS-8, STS-61A, STS-39, and STS-53. He has served as a technological specialist. His first mission was on the Space Shuttle Challenger. This mission launched on August 30, 1983 and returned to Earth on September 5, 1983. During that time in space the Challenger orbited the Earth 98 times. The Challenger landed at Edwards Air Force Base in California. Dr. Bluford was the very first African- American to travel into space and return to space. 5

Read the text below. Write a summary of the information. Write in complete sentences and remember to proofread for correct spelling and punctuation. Dr. Guion S. Guy Bluford, Jr. Dr. Guion S. Guy Bluford, Jr. is a NASA astronaut. Dr. Bluford was the first African-American to travel and make return trips into space. He has journeyed into space on four missions. His second mission was STS-61A, which launched on October 30, 1985 from the Kennedy Space Center. He was one of eight crewmembers aboard the Orbiter Challenger. This marked the first time a group of eight, the largest crew to date, traveled into space. During this mission, 76 experiments were conducted by crewmembers in Spacelab. 6

Read the text below. Write a summary of the information. Write in complete sentences and remember to proofread for correct spelling and punctuation. Dr. Guion S. Guy Bluford, Jr. Dr. Bluford s third journey into space was aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery. He was a crewmember of STS-39 mission. Discovery launched on April 28, 1991 from Kennedy Space Center. Various tasks were conducted by crewmembers during this mission such as deployment and retrieval of equipment and experimental information. After orbiting the Earth 134 times and more than 199 hours in space, Discovery returned to Earth on May 6, 1991 landing at the Kennedy Space Center. Dr. Bluford was the first African-American to travel and make return trips into space. 7

Read the text below. Write a summary of the information. Write in complete sentences and remember to proofread for correct spelling and punctuation. Dr. Guion S. Guy Bluford, Jr. Dr. Guion S. Guy Bluford, Jr. has been an astronaut with NASA since August 1979. He is also a technological supervisor, aerospace engineer, instructor pilot, and tactical fighter pilot. Dr. Bluford is also the first African-American to journey into space and make return visits to space. His missions have included STS-8, STS-61A, STS-39, and STS-53. For more information on Dr. Bluford, visit this site: http://www.nauts.com./bios/nasa/bluford.html. 8

Read the text below. Write a summary of the information. Write in complete sentences and remember to proofread for correct spelling and punctuation. Dr. Guion S. Guy Bluford, Jr. Dr. Bluford joined NASA in August of 1979. He has completed many technological assignments. He has many roles that include astronaut, aerospace engineer, pilot, and aerospace technical supervisor to name a few. Dr. Bluford was the first African-American to travel and make return trips into space. He has traveled on the Space Shuttle Challenger and Discovery. He has traveled into space and returned from space four times. 9

Read the text below. Write a summary of the information. Write in complete sentences and remember to proofread for correct spelling and punctuation. Dr. Guion S. Guy Bluford, Jr. Dr. Guion S. Guy Bluford was the first African-American to travel and make return trips into space. He has traveled into space four times as astronaut, aerospace technical supervisor, and aerospace engineer. Dr. Bluford has traveled on the Space Shuttle Challenger and Discovery. He has conducted experiments while in space and deployed and retrieved scientific equipment. Dr. Bluford became a member of NASA in August of 1979. 10

Visit the web link below. Use the web link and write a summary of the information provided. Include at least four to eight complete sentences. Remember to proofread for correct spelling and punctuation. Ralph Bunche http://www.pbs.org/ralphbunche/ 11

Visit the web link below. Use the web link to answer the questions that follow. Remember to answer in complete sentences. Proofread for correct spelling and punctuation. Ralph Bunche http://www.nobel.se/peace/laureates/1950/bunche-bio.html 1. Where was Ralph Bunche born and when? 2. Into what social condition was Ralph s grandmother born? 3. Why did Ralph s family move to Albuquerque, New Mexico? 4. What appearance did Ralph s grandmother have on the outside? 12

Visit the web link below. Use the web link to answer the questions that follow. Remember to answer in complete sentences. Proofread for correct spelling and punctuation. Ralph Bunche http://www.nobel.se/peace/laureates/1950/bunche-bio.html 1. After his parents death, where did Ralph go to live? 2. Who did Ralph live with in Los Angeles? 3. Where did Ralph live when his parents died? 4. Identify at least two jobs Ralph had to help his family s financial situation. 13

Visit the web link below. Use the web link to answer the questions that follow. Remember to answer in complete sentences. Proofread for correct spelling and punctuation. Ralph Bunche http://www.nobel.se/peace/laureates/1950/bunche-bio.html 1. According to this article, how is Ralph s intellect described? 2. When graduating from high school, what role did Ralph play? 3. How old was Ralph when his family moved to Albuquerque New Mexico? 4. What did Ralph s dad do for a living? 14

Visit the web link below. Use the web link to answer the questions that follow. Remember to answer in complete sentences. Proofread for correct spelling and punctuation. Ralph Bunche http://www.nobel.se/peace/laureates/1950/bunche-bio.html 1. How old was Ralph when his parents died? 2. What honor did Ralph receive while in high school? 3. What did Ralph do as a young person to help support his family? 4. Where did Ralph attend high school? 15

Visit the web link below. Use the web link to answer the questions that follow. Remember to answer in complete sentences. Proofread for correct spelling and punctuation. Ralph Bunche http://www.nobel.se/peace/laureates/1950/bunche-bio.html 1. What sports did Ralph Bunche like to participate in? 2. How did Ralph Bunche support his education during college? 3. How did Ralph support his personal experiences during college? 4. Reflect on your answers to questions two and three. What can you surmise about Ralph s character? 16

Visit the web link below. Use the web link to answer the questions that follow. Remember to answer in complete sentences. Proofread for correct spelling and punctuation. Ralph Bunche http://www.nobel.se/peace/laureates/1950/bunche-bio.html 1. When a young person, what did Ralph win in elementary school? 2. What activities did Ralph participate in while in college? 3. From where did Ralph graduate college? 4. What honor was bestowed upon Ralph when he graduated from college? 17

Visit the web link below. Use the web link to answer the questions that follow. Remember to answer in complete sentences. Proofread for correct spelling and punctuation. Ralph Bunche http://www.nobel.se/peace/laureates/1950/bunche-bio.html 1. What university granted Ralph Bunche a scholarship? 2. Who gave Ralph $1000.00 to begin his studies at Harvard? 3. What did the Rosenwald Fellowship allow Ralph Bunche to do? 4. What distinction did Ralph Bunche receive upon receiving his doctorial degree? 18

Visit the web link below. Use the web link to answer the questions that follow. Remember to answer in complete sentences. Proofread for correct spelling and punctuation. Ralph Bunche http://www.nobel.se/peace/laureates/1950/bunche-bio.html 1. What is the Toppan Prize? 2. What did Ralph Bunche maintain throughout his career? 3. What social movement was Bunche always involved in? 4. Through what means did Bunche spread his influence? (Hint: verbal or action) 19

Visit the web link below. Use the web link to answer the questions that follow. Remember to answer in complete sentences. Proofread for correct spelling and punctuation. Ralph Bunche http://www.nobel.se/peace/laureates/1950/bunche-bio.html 1. What was Bunche s most important appointment of his career? 2. What honor did Ralph Bunche receive in 1950? 3. What organization did Ralph Bunche work for from 1955 through 1967? 4. When did Ralph Bunche die? 20

Visit the web link below. Use the web link to answer the questions that follow. Remember to answer in complete sentences. Proofread for correct spelling and punctuation. George Washington Carver http://www.invent.org/hall_of_fame/30.html 1. When was George Washing Carver born and when did he die? 2. What profession did George Washington Carver participate in? 3. Describe crop rotation. 4. What happened as a result of crop rotation? 21

Visit the web link below. Use the web link to answer the questions that follow. Remember to answer in complete sentences. Proofread for correct spelling and punctuation. George Washington Carver http://www.invent.org/hall_of_fame/30.html 1. Where was George Washington Carver when he invented his theory and method of crop rotation? 2. As a result of Carver s method, what did farmers start to do? 3. Originally, what were many peanuts used for? 4. What happened with the number of peanuts that grew after using the rotation method? 22

Visit the web link below. Use the web link to answer the questions that follow. Remember to answer in complete sentences. Proofread for correct spelling and punctuation. George Washington Carver http://www.invent.org/hall_of_fame/30.html 1. Describe what happened to George Washington Carver as an infant. 2. Describe the school where George went as a young person. 3. What did George Washington Carver develop from all the extra peanuts? 4. What do the sweet potato and pecan do for crops? 23

Visit the web link below. Use the web link to answer the questions that follow. Remember to answer in complete sentences. Proofread for correct spelling and punctuation. Tiger Woods http://www.topblacks.com/sports/tiger-woods.htm 1. What did Tiger Woods become the first player to do in the U.S. Open? 2. How old is the U.S Golf Open? 3. Who is Tiger Wood s idol? 4. What is an idol? Who is your idol? 24

Visit the web link below. Use page one of the web link and write a summary of the information provided. Include at least four to eight complete sentences. Remember to proofread for correct spelling and punctuation. Colin Powell http://www.lucidcafe.com/library/96apr/powell.html 26

Visit the web link below. Use page two of the web link and write a summary of the information provided. Include at least four to eight complete sentences. Remember to proofread for correct spelling and punctuation. Colin Powell http://www.lucidcafe.com/library/96apr/powell.html 27

Page 1 1. NASA 2. technology expert 3. Texas 4. mission specialist Page 2 1. NASA astronaut 2. mission specialist 3. Challenger 4. 1 st night launch/landing Page 3 1. Challenger 2. technological 3. 145 hours 4. curved path usually around a planet Page 4 1. STS-61A 2. 8; largest crew to into space 3. German Aerospace Research Establishment 4. 1 st time US transferred Payload control Pages 5-11 Answers will vary. Page 12 1. August 7, 1904; Detroit, Michigan 2. slavery 3. parent health improvement; dry climate 4. Caucasian Page 13 1. Los Angeles 2. grandmother and two sisters 3. Albuquerque, New Mexico 4. Any two of the following: a.) selling newspapers b.) house boy c.) laying carpets d.) odd jobs Answers Page 14 1. intellectual brilliance 2. valedictorian 3. 10 years old 4. barber Page 15 1. 12 years old 2. valedictorian 3. any two of the following: a.) selling newspapers b.) house boy c.) laying carpets d.) odd jobs 4. Jefferson High School Page 16 1. football; basketball; baseball; track 2. athletic scholarship 3. janitorial job 4. Answers will vary. Page 17 1. prize in history and English 2. football; basketball; baseball; track; journalism; debate 3. University of California 4. Summa Cum Laude Page 18 1. Harvard University 2. black community of Los Angeles 3. conduct research to compare French/Togoland and Dahomey 4. Toppan Prize Page 19 1. prize for outstanding research 2. strong ties with education 3. Civil Rights Movement 4. through personal speeches Page 20 1. confrontation between Arabs and Jews in Palestine 2. Nobel Peace Prize 3. United Nations (UN) 4. 1971 Page 21 1. January 1, 1860; January 5, 1843 2. Agricultural Chemist 3. alternating crops; Answers will vary. 4. abundance of peanuts Page 22 1. Tuskegee 2. alternate peanut/cotton crops each year 3. feed livestock 4. large surpluses Page 23 1. kidnapped by Confederates 2. one room school house 3. 325 different uses 4. enriched depleted soil Page 24 1. finish 72 holes at double digits under par 2. 106 years 3. Jack Nicklaus 4. Answers will vary. Pages 25-30 Answers will vary. 1