Hidden Figures Lesson Plan

Postwar America and the Space Race

Kind of Activity:

Research

Objective:

Students will research the book's setting to gain an understanding of the historical context

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.7, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.8

Structure:

This two-day activity will help the students to better understand the broader historical themes discussed in the book, using a range of media and technological tools. Groups will be assigned topics that are referred to in the book or events related to the time period. As the book spans three decades the categories are broad and can be broken down into smaller units based on class size. The students ought to...