Hidden Figures
A trailblazing mathematician and computer programmer, became NASA's first African-American supervisor, leading a group of "human computers" and contributing significantly to the success of the early space missions.
Dorothy Vaughn
What type of text structure is usually identifiable by dates?
Chronology
What type of figurative language is this?
A dentist with gum disease
Irony
**DAILY DOUBLE**
What city is the capital of the USA?
Washington, DC
What supreme court case decided it was unconstitutional to separate children in schools based on race?
Brown vs. Board of Education
An accomplished aerospace engineer, broke barriers as NASA's first African-American female engineer, making significant contributions to the field and inspiring future generations of women in STEM.
Mary Jackson
The ancient forest was a tapestry of greens, with moss-covered trees standing sentinel over a carpet of fallen leaves, creating a serene and timeless landscape.
What type of figurative language is this?
I've told you a million times to clean your room.
Hyperbole
At what event was the "I Have a Dream" speech held?
March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom
What type of figurative language is this?
"America has given the Negro people a bad check, a check which has come back marked 'insufficient funds.'" - Martin Luther King Jr., "I Have a Dream" speech.
Metaphor
A pioneering mathematician, played a crucial role at NASA during the Space Race, calculating trajectories for historic missions like Alan Shepard's first American spaceflight and John Glenn's orbital mission.
Katherine Johnson
The process of photosynthesis begins with the absorption of sunlight by chlorophyll in plant leaves, followed by the conversion of carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen. This glucose serves as energy for the plant, while the oxygen is released into the atmosphere.
Sequence
What type of figurative language is this?
"Let freedom ring!"
Onomatopoeia
Racial equality
Power of unity and solidarity
Freedom, Justice
**DAILY DOUBLE**
Finish the line:
"I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by..."
The content of their character.
Where did Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughn and Mary Jackson work?
Langley Memorial Research Center
In "Hidden Figures," the discrimination and segregation faced by Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson serve as catalysts for their determination to succeed despite the obstacles they encounter. Their perseverance and resilience ultimately lead to their groundbreaking contributions to NASA and the advancement of space exploration, highlighting the relationship between societal challenges and individual achievements.
Cause and Effect
What type of figurative language is this?
Big brown bears break boards.
Alliteration
A method of social or political activism that aims to bring about change through peaceful means, without the use of violence or aggression
Nonviolent protest
What type of figurative language is this?
“And those who hope that the Negro needed to blow off steam and will now be content will have a rude awakening if the nation returns to business as usual.”
Idiom
What types of inequalities did Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughn and Mary Johnson face while working at NASA and in their everyday lives? Give an example from a scene in the movie to demonstrate at least one type.
Racial Inequality
Gender Inequality
Education Inequality
To address the issue of food insecurity in urban areas, community gardens and food banks have been established to provide access to fresh produce and nutritious meals for low-income residents.
Problem and Solution
What type of figurative language is this?
"Justice is a blind goddess."
- Langston Hughes, "Justice"
Personification/Metaphor
Where was the "I Have a Dream" speech delivered and what's significant about this location?
Held at the Lincoln Memorial. The March on Washington was held on the 100th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation, which was signed by Abraham Lincoln.
What type of figurative language is this?
"I have a dream that one day on the red hills of Georgia, the sons of former slaves and the sons of former slave owners will be able to sit down together at the table of brotherhood."
Allusion
(Geographical)