HSS 3.4.6

Nicole Mann, First Native Woman in Space

This lesson introduces students to Nicole Mann (Wailaki) a Round Valley Indian Tribal member from Northern California and the first Native American woman to travel to space. Through a guided Google Slides presentation, students learn about Nicole’s background, education, training, and accomplishments as a U.S. Marine Corps pilot, mechanical engineer, and NASA astronaut. The lesson highlights her bravery, determination, and the cultural pride she brings to her role.

On April 18, 2014, Attorney Paul Lo was sworn in as a Superior Court Judge in Merced County. He was the very first Hmong American to serve as a judge in the whole country.

HMong American Public Figures in America

HSS 3.4.6, HSS 4.4.9, HSS 10.9, RI.4.7, W.4.7, SL.4.4, RI.9-10.7, W.9-10.7, SL.9-10.4

There are many success stories of Hmong individuals creating and making an impact in their communities. Students will research a Hmong individual and share what impacts that individual has on the Hmong community and the broader US community by producing a written or visual product of their selected individual.

Image of the unveiling of the statue of General Vang Pao statue at Chico City Hall. Photo taken by Ger Thao on September 12, 2015.

Biography of General Vang Pao

HSS 2.5, HSS 3.4.6, RI.3.7, W.3.7

In this lesson, students will take what they have learned about biographies and about the life of General Vang Pao to write a biography of their own on a historical figure/influential person of their choice.

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