History Kids: The Remarkable Life of Katherine Johnson

The video explores the life and career of Katherine Johnson, a pioneering mathematician at NASA. It highlights her early love for math, her educational journey, and her significant contributions to the US space program, including calculating trajectories for the Mercury and Apollo missions. Despite facing racial and gender barriers, Katherine's work was crucial in the success of NASA's missions. Her legacy continues to inspire future generations in STEM fields.

In which year was Katherine Johnson born?

• 1944

• 1898

• 1918

• 1972

What grade did Katherine Johnson start in when she began school?

• Third

• Second

• First

• Kindergarten

At what age did Katherine Johnson graduate from high school?

• 14

• 16

• 18

• 19

What was Katherine Johnson's first job after college?

• Accountant

• Teacher

• Waitress

• None of the above

Which US President signed Executive Order 8802?

• President Roosevelt

• President Hoover

• President Coolidge

• President Truman

What nickname was given to the African-American mathematicians at NACA?

• Math girls

• Lady calculators

• Human computers

• None of the above

What was Katherine Johnson's role in the Mercury Seven mission?

• Pilot

• Engineer

• Trajectory analyst

• Public relations

Which spacecraft did Katherine Johnson help bring back to Earth safely?

• Mercury Seven

• Apollo 13

• Sputnik

• Space Shuttle Discovery

Which award did Katherine Johnson receive from President Obama?

• Pulitzer Prize

• NASA Group Achievement Award

• Nobel Prize

• Presidential Medal of Freedom

What special item did Katherine receive as part of the Apollo Group Achievement Award?

• A piece of the Apollo spacecraft

• A US flag that had been to the moon

• John Glenn's autograph

• A NASA watch