Women's History Month

Every March, people in the United States celebrate the achievements and history of women as part of Women’s History Month.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Educators in Santa Rosa, California, first celebrated Women’s History Week in March 1978.

Do you celebrate Women's History Month at school?

• Yes

• No

• Not this year, but I have before

• No, but I celebrate it at home

Who is this?

• Oprah

• Charlie D.

• Mae Jemison

• May Gem Son

Answer explanation

Mae Carol Jemison is an American engineer, physician, and former NASA astronaut. She became the first black woman to travel into space when she served as a mission specialist aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour.

What month is Women's History Month?

Who is this?

• Katherine Johnson

• Betsy Ross

• Dora The Explorer

• Sakura

Answer explanation

Katherine Johnson was an American mathematician. She made important contributions to the United States space program.