Jayce Usher - Learning Activity

Part 1: the life of Lonnie Johnson

Lonnie Johnson was born on October 6th 1949. His mom was a nurse, while his dad was a WWII veteran. At a young age, his dad explained to him the basics of technology. When he was a young boy, He made a go kart out of steel frame and a lawn mower engine. He also tried to make rocket fuel, and that almost ended badly.

Part 2: the life of Lonnie Johnson

Lonnie Johnson, in 1969, went to Lillie B. Williamson High School. Later through the years of 1973-1975, he went to Tuskegee University.

Part 3: the life of Lonnie Johnson

after college, He went to go work for the Oak ridge national lab, as a research engineer. Then, he went to the U.S Air force, heading the space nuclear power safety section

Part 4: the life of Lonnie Johnson

After the air force, which he helped develop the stealth bomber program, He moved to NASA's jet lab in 1979, as a systems engineer for the Galileo mission to Jupiter, and the Cassini mission to Saturn

Multiple Choice

recap:where did Lonnie Johnson go to college?

• alaska bible college

• Agnes Scott

• Tuskegee university

• Adrian college

Part 6: the life of Lonnie Johnson

In 1991, The Super Soaker made over 200 Million dollars! For a While, it was the best selling toy in america!

Part 5: the life of Lonnie Johnson

in 1989,Johnson formed his own engineering firm and licensed his very own super soaker to Larami Corp.

Part 6: the life of Lonnie Johnson

In 1991, The Super Soaker made over 200 Million dollars! For a While, it was the best selling toy in america!

Part 7: the life of Lonnie Johnson

After the Super soaker, he has worked on making more efficient and rechargeable batteries. And more sustainable solar power.