Description

Have your students create a collaborative poster and learn about Ellen Ochoa in a fun, fresh, and engaging way! Through this activity, students will explore Ochoa’s historic achievements as the first Hispanic woman in space, as well as her influential leadership at NASA. As they work together, they’ll also strengthen their teamwork and communication skills while contributing to one unified final product.

This biography research activity is an excellent addition to STEM lessons, Hispanic Heritage Month, or modern history units. Students will connect Ochoa’s innovation, perseverance, and scientific contributions to broader themes of exploration, equity, and leadership.

Students will begin by researching Ellen Ochoa and gathering information about her background, accomplishments, and work in space exploration. They’ll then record their findings in the designated sections on the poster before working together to color or paint and assemble the final display. Once completed, the six-piece poster can be printed on regular paper or cardstock and will measure approximately 28" x 15" when taped together. For long-lasting classroom use, you can laminate the finished product!

This resource includes student directions, a project rubric, and a brainstorm graphic organizer. It also includes six blank coloring pages that come together to form one cohesive poster, an Ellen Ochoa answer key, an example of the final project colored, and a digitally colored example to guide and inspire your students.