Parent Guide > Katherine Johnson
Welcome to the parent guide for this text! Read below to find out about what your child is reading in class and how you can support him/her at home.
This week in class, we’re reading "Katherine Johnson" by Britannica Kids.
In "Katherine Johnson," Britannica Kids describes the life and career of the influential Black female NASA research scientist.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Justice, Freedom & Equality, Prejudice & Discrimination, Resilience & Success, and Social Change & Revolution as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"What is fair?", "What are the effects of prejudice?", "How does a person overcome adversity?", and "How do people create change?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this biography at home:
- What was "Katherine Johnson" about?
- What did you learn about Justice, Freedom & Equality?
- What did you learn about Prejudice & Discrimination?
- What did you learn about Resilience & Success?
- What did you learn about Social Change & Revolution?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: