Influential African American Scientists Who Changed the World

Influential African American Scientists Who Changed the World

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Interactive Video

Science, History, Mathematics

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video, hosted by Ryan from the New York Hall of Science, celebrates Black History Month by highlighting five influential African American scientists. It covers George Washington Carver's agricultural innovations, Macy Jameson's achievements as the first African American female astronaut, Neil deGrasse Tyson's role as a science communicator, Mary Winston Jackson's contributions at NASA, and Otis Boykin's inventions. The video concludes with a call to action for viewers to engage with the content and continue learning.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the video presented by Ryan?

To discuss the history of the New York Hall of Science

To explain the process of becoming an astronaut

To provide a tutorial on agricultural science

To celebrate Black History Month by highlighting African American scientists

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What agricultural technique is George Washington Carver known for?

Irrigation systems

Hydroponics

Crop rotation

Genetic modification

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the first African American female astronaut?

Mary Winston Jackson

Dorothy Vaughan

Mae Jemison

Katherine Johnson

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what year did Mae Jemison travel to space?

1995

1992

1990

1985

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Neil deGrasse Tyson best known for?

Inventing the pacemaker

His role as a science communicator

Being the first African American in space

His work in agricultural science

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What film features Mary Winston Jackson's professional career?

The Martian

Gravity

Hidden Figures

Apollo 13

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Otis Boykin invent that is used in medical devices?

X-ray machine

Pacemaker control unit

Ultrasound device

MRI machine

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