Calculated Courage SCR DocumentCalculated Courage Project: Hidden Figures Ref: SCR-NASA-1961 Candidate Name: Date: Historical Context In the early 1960s, NASA was racing to put a man into orbit while simultaneously operating under the systemic constraints of Jim Crow laws and rigid gender roles. Katherine Johnson and Mary Jackson faced significant institutional barriers that attempted to limit their professional growth and recognition. Short Constructed Response (SCR) "Analyze the specific inequalities encountered by Katherine Johnson and Mary Jackson in Hidden Figures. How did each woman challenge the status quo to advance their careers at NASA?" Response Area CLAIM EVIDENCE REASONING Clear Thesis Textual Evidence Logical Analysis
