Hidden Figures: Film Guide

Hidden Figures
Hidden Figures

Ages

11–14

Duration

Short (1-4 activities)

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National Careers Week
3 March - 8 March

A film guide that looks at Hidden Figures (2016), a heartening American drama based on the true story of three African-American women who rose through the ranks of NASA during the Civil Rights era.

This guide is useful for exploring topics including History and Citizenship in addition to highlighting themes surrounding law and order, racism and prejudice, historical periods, equality, gender representation, and scientific theories.

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This Resource Supports

  • Citizenship
  • History

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