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Katherine Johnson - NASA's Human Computer: History Kids Series

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This title is a part of the series 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


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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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