African American Women in STEM

Mrs. Mumley introduces the 'I Love to Read' and Black History Month celebrations, highlighting the book 'Hidden Figures'. She reads the prologue and part of chapter one, discussing the contributions of African American women in NASA during segregation. The video emphasizes the importance of these women in American history and provides resources for further exploration.

What is the purpose of the 'I Love to Read' and Black History Month celebration?

• To conduct a math competition

• To organize a science fair

• To share read-aloud videos

• To promote sports activities

What is the book 'Hidden Figures' about?

• The history of NASA

• The story of four African-American women in science

• A fictional space adventure

• The biography of a famous astronaut

Who was the first African-American woman to become an engineer at NACA?

• Katherine Johnson

• Mary Jackson

• Dorothy Vaughan

• Christine Darden

What was the role of Katherine Johnson at NASA?

• She was a manager

• She was a computer doing complex math

• She was a pilot

• She was a public relations officer

What was a common career path for college-educated African Americans in the 1960s?

• Engineering

• Teaching

• Medicine

• Law

What did the laws passed after the Civil War aim to achieve?

• Establish new educational institutions

• Promote economic growth

• Grant full citizenship and voting rights to African Americans

• End racial segregation

What was the impact of World War II on African Americans?

• It limited their job opportunities

• It decreased their participation in the military

• It opened new career opportunities

• It led to increased segregation

What was the Women's Army Corps (WAC)?

• A civilian organization

• A group of female pilots

• A group of female scientists

• A division of the army for women

How did the war change the lives of women like Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson?

• It forced them to move to different cities

• It provided them with opportunities in mathematics

• It restricted their career options

• It led them to pursue careers in teaching

What is one way to access the book 'Hidden Figures'?

• Using the Hoopla app

• By visiting a local museum

• Through a sports club

• By attending a live reading event