


Real Life Heroes: The Woman Who Counted the Stars: Katherine Johnson
Ever wondered what it would feel like to trust math with your life…literally? In this lesson, your speller will meet Katherine Johnson, the brilliant “human computer” who helped America reach the moon! She did this without a calculator, without a robot, and definitely without Google. Just her brain, a pencil, and a whole lot of courage.
Your speller will:
Explore how Katherine’s curiosity and love for learning launched rockets…and inspired generations.
Solve space-age math problems that range from simple one-step calculations to orbit-defying challenges.
Get creative with prompts like designing their own satellite.
Learn about history, courage, and breaking barriers, all while connecting math, spelling, and problem-solving skills in ways that are fun, practical, and memorable.
Whether your speller is a one-word writer or a paragraph powerhouse, this lesson has options for all levels of thinkers. They’ll build confidence, make connections, and maybe even feel like an astronaut checking calculations for John Glenn himself.
Buckle up because this lesson is literally out of this world! 🌕💫
Ever wondered what it would feel like to trust math with your life…literally? In this lesson, your speller will meet Katherine Johnson, the brilliant “human computer” who helped America reach the moon! She did this without a calculator, without a robot, and definitely without Google. Just her brain, a pencil, and a whole lot of courage.
Your speller will:
Explore how Katherine’s curiosity and love for learning launched rockets…and inspired generations.
Solve space-age math problems that range from simple one-step calculations to orbit-defying challenges.
Get creative with prompts like designing their own satellite.
Learn about history, courage, and breaking barriers, all while connecting math, spelling, and problem-solving skills in ways that are fun, practical, and memorable.
Whether your speller is a one-word writer or a paragraph powerhouse, this lesson has options for all levels of thinkers. They’ll build confidence, make connections, and maybe even feel like an astronaut checking calculations for John Glenn himself.
Buckle up because this lesson is literally out of this world! 🌕💫