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Title: Hidden Figures Curriculum & Discussion Guides
Url: https://journeysinfilm.org/product/hidden-figures/
Publisher: University of Southern California
Description: The acclaimed 2016 film Hidden Figures, loosely based on Margot Lee Shetterly's non-fiction book by the same name, tells an inspiring story about three African-American women who performed vital work for NASA during the Space Race. Readers interested in using this film as a jumping-off point for discussion, whether in classrooms or with peers, may appreciate these guides provided by Journeys in Film (featured in the 2-5-2019 Scout Report). For educators, the 156-page curriculum guide features eight fully-developed, standards-aligned lesson plans that approach different aspects of the film from a variety of disciplinary perspectives. For example, social studies classes can learn about the Cold War, the Space Race, and the history of legal segregation, while STEM-oriented lesson plans address the mathematics of space travel, the development of computer programming, and diversity and career preparation in STEM fields. For those needing less structure, the accompanying 14-page discussion guide is designed to "support dialogue with families, educators, middle and high school students to understand the historical context of these remarkable women and inspire academic and creative ambition in their own futures." Both guides can be downloaded for free as PDFs by entering an email address to subscribe to Journeys in Films' newsletter.
LC Classification: Science -- Science (General) -- Women in science. Women scientists
Technology -- Motor vehicles. Aeronautics. Astronautics. -- Motor vehicles. Aeronautics. Astronautics -- Astronautics. Space travel -- Systems engineering -- Manned space flight
GEM Subject: Social studies -- History
Resource Type: Collection
Instructional Material -- Lesson/Lesson Plan
Audience: Educator
Learner
Language: English
Access Rights: Free access
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