Lonnie Johnson's Inventions and Challenges

The video tells the story of Lonnie Johnson, an inventor from Alabama, who overcame numerous challenges from his childhood to his career at NASA. Despite setbacks, he invented the Super Soaker, a popular water gun, and continued to innovate. His journey highlights perseverance, creativity, and the impact of his inventions.

What was one of the main challenges Lonnie faced during his childhood?

• Lack of family support

• No access to education

• Limited space for his projects

• Lack of interest in inventions

What was the name of the robot Lonnie built from scrap metal?

• TechBot

• MetalMan

• Linux

• Robo

How did Lonnie fix the transmission issue with his robot?

• By borrowing a walkie-talkie

• By using a new battery

• By replacing the motor

• By using a remote control

What was Lonnie's role in the Galileo mission at NASA?

• Analyzing Jupiter's data

• Leading the mission

• Developing a backup power system

• Designing the spacecraft

What environmental concern did Lonnie address with his cooling system idea?

• Use of harmful chemicals

• Water pollution

• Deforestation

• Global warming

What inspired Lonnie to invent the Super Soaker?

• A childhood memory

• A request from a toy company

• A powerful water stream from a pump

• A need for a new toy

What was Lonnie's initial challenge in bringing the Super Soaker to market?

• Finding a manufacturer

• Designing the prototype

• Securing a patent

• Convincing toy companies

What was the outcome of Lonnie's persistence with the Super Soaker?

• It was never produced

• It became a popular toy

• It was redesigned completely

• It was only sold locally

How did Lonnie's success with the Super Soaker impact his life?

• He retired from inventing

• He became a teacher

• He expanded his workshop

• He moved to another country

What is a key theme in Lonnie Johnson's story?

• The importance of wealth

• The power of perseverance

• The need for formal education

• The role of luck