Original Promptmake a 10 question short answer post-watch worksheet over the movie Hidden Figures for 7th graders based on the Texas TEKS
This learning resource focuses on the historical significance of the Space Race and highlights the contributions of Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson to NASA and the Civil Rights Movement. The document provides a series of prompts aimed at fostering critical thinking regarding the challenges faced by these women during a time of segregation and their impact on both NASA’s achievements and societal change. It covers the historical context of the Space Race, the segregation policies at NASA, the roles of the main characters, the concept of human computers, and the leadership qualities demonstrated by these women. It also discusses their legacies, connections to the Civil Rights Movement, and the importance of telling the stories of 'hidden' figures in contemporary discussions around diversity in STEM.