STEM Biographies Video Lessons for Black History Month
Dive into the contributions of African Americans to the field of STEM with a series of Edpuzzle Originals video lessons on STEM biographies for Black History Month.
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How much do your students know about the contributions of Black scientists, mathematicians, engineers, and inventors?
Shine a light on some of the most famous historical figures in Black History with the Edpuzzle Originals STEM biographies video lesson collection. As a follow-up, you could assign a student project on Edpuzzle to do a STEM biography presentation of their own!
STEM Biography Video Lesson #1: Mae Jemison
Are there any aspiring astronauts among your students?
In this lesson, students will discover the story of Mae Jemison, the first Black woman to go to space and leader of the 100 Year Starship project.
Video length: 7 mins. 53 secs.
STEM Biography Video Lesson #2: Katherine Johnson
In this lesson, students will explore the life of Katherine Johnson, a mathematician who contributed to some of the earliest crewed space missions in US history.
You can also watch the film Hidden Figures with your students to dive deeper into a dramatic retelling of part of Johnson’s life!
Video length: 7 mins. 45 secs.
STEM Biography Video Lesson #3: Henrietta Lacks
In this lesson, students will explore the story of Henrietta Lacks, discover her legacy in the development of "immortal" HeLa cells, and understand the idea of informed consent.
Video length: 7 mins. 55 secs.
STEM Biography Video Lesson #4: George Washington Carver
In this lesson, students will explore the life and legacy of George Washington Carver, an inventor and agriculturist who was born into slavery and came to be known as “the Peanut Man.”
Video length: 8 mins. 25 secs.
Liked these lessons? Don’t miss our other posts on more famous figures in STEM, plus all of our Black History Month content in one convenient place.