Katherine Johnson - NASA's Human Computer: History Kids Series
Catalogue Number: WE0260
Producer: Wonderscape Entertainment
Producers: Yonis, Jeff; Gallo, Fred
Directors: Yonis, Jeff; Gallo, Fred
Producing Agencies: Wonderscape Entertainment, LLC
Subject: American History, Black History, History, Physics, Science, Social Issues, Social Studies, Women's Studies
Language: English
Grade Level: 6 - 8, 9 - 12
Country Of Origin: United States
Copyright Year: 2016
Running Time: 20:25
Explore the incredible life and accomplishments of NASA's Katherine Johnson, nicknamed the "Human Computer." Understand her major contributions to the United States space program as a physicist, space scientist and mathematician and appreciate her remarkable legacy. This program features detailed graphics, diagrams, rare NASA footage, an on-camera interview with Katherine Johnson herself, as well as on-screen, multiple-choice reviews at the end of each segment. *Part of the History Kids - African-American History Collection.
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