Women in STEM: Hidden Figures

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create a comprehensive worksheet for students in 3ème in france based off the movie "hidden figures" and for which the final task will be to make a short presentation about women in stem

This educational resource focuses on the contributions of key female mathematicians featured in the film "Hidden Figures": Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson. It outlines their vital roles in NASA during the 1960s, a period marked by the Space Race and racial segregation. Users will explore the historical barriers these women faced in the STEM fields, assess their achievements and impacts, and engage in critical thinking through analysis questions. The resource also includes vocabulary relevant to the topics of space exploration and segregation, alongside activities for comprehension checks and guided annotations of significant quotes. Ultimately, it encourages learners to connect historical challenges faced by women in STEM to contemporary issues, fostering awareness and appreciation of contributions by women in the field.