Key Questions
- How did Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson each prove their value despite obstacles
- What does the film show about how bias affects opportunities in science and technology
- How did teamwork and collaboration influence the success of the mission
- In what ways does the story broaden ideas about who belongs in STEM
- What actions can students take to support equity in STEM
Curriculum Connections
- Science: space exploration, orbital mechanics, engineering problem-solving
- Math: computation, geometry, trajectory planning
- Social Studies: the Space Race, segregation, civil rights in the workplace
- Language Arts/Media Literacy: analyzing nonfiction storytelling, character perspective
- Career Readiness: STEM pathways, overcoming barriers, collaboration