Native American Scientist Biography: Dr. Susan LaFlesche Picotte

Use this Native American scientist biography to add a wider view to your Thanksgiving science lesson, celebrate Native American Heritage Month, and introduce your students to a REAL scientist! 

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In this activity, students will:

  • READ a biography about “Dr. Susan”, as her patients called her.
  • ANSWER text-dependent reading comprehension questions.
  • LEARN Omaha language terms that Dr. Susan may have used with her patients!

Teacher Notes:

  • Makes a great sub plan – no prior knowledge required!
  • Answer key included.
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Grade Levels: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 No NGSS standards assigned.