African-American Women in STEM History

Miss Amber introduces a video series where she reads 'Hidden Figures', a book about African-American women who contributed to NASA's space program. She plans to read a chapter per video, starting with the prologue and Chapter One, which introduces Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, Catherine Johnson, and Christine Darden. The video also discusses the historical context of racial segregation and the women's achievements despite these challenges.

What is the main purpose of Miss Amber's video?

• To introduce NASA's history

• To teach mathematics

• To discuss the movie 'Hidden Figures'

• To read and discuss the book 'Hidden Figures'

What inspired the author to write 'Hidden Figures'?

• Her experience as a teacher

• Her interest in space travel

• Her father's work at NASA

• Her love for mathematics

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

• Katherine Johnson

• Mary Jackson

• Christine Darden

• Dorothy Vaughan

What was Dorothy Vaughan's significant achievement at NACA?

• Becoming the first African-American woman engineer

• Being promoted to a management position

• Developing supersonic flight technology

• Calculating trajectories for space missions

What was a common expectation for women interested in math during the time of segregation?

• To become math teachers

• To work at NASA

• To become engineers

• To join the military

What was one of the main challenges faced by African-Americans in the 1800s and 1900s?

• Lack of educational opportunities

• Limited access to healthcare

• Racial segregation laws

• Inability to travel freely

How did World War II impact African-American women in the workforce?

• It limited their job opportunities

• It opened doors to careers in mathematics and science

• It forced them to work in factories

• It had no significant impact

What role did African-American women play at NASA during the 1940s to 1970s?

• They were pilots

• They were engineers

• They worked as mathematicians

• They were astronauts

What was the significance of the Women's Army Corps during World War II?

• It was a civilian organization

• It enabled women to serve in all-female units

• It provided women with leadership training

• It allowed women to serve in combat roles

What was Christine Darden known for in her career?

• Designing the first satellite

• Developing the first space shuttle

• Becoming a leading expert on supersonic flight

• Calculating the first moon landing