Benjamin Banneker, Astronomer

An African-American astronomer, Benjamin Banneker's accomplishments are reviewed along with related activities.

Grade:

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Subjects:

Social Studies and History

African-American History

Space and Astronomy

Themes:

Biographies

Space

TYPE:

Reference

Worksheets

Holidays:

Black History Month

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