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Forgotten Genius
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Viewing Ideas
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Before Watching
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Review with students a time line of Julian's life as well as the
Jim Crow laws—state and local laws enforcing racial
segregation—in force during much of his life. Discuss with
students ways these laws may have impacted Julian's efforts to
become a scientist. Find a time line and overview of Julian's
life at
www.pbs.org/nova/julian/lrk-whowasjulian.html
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Have students write down three character traits they think would
be necessary to succeed in science. Write these traits on the
board during a class discussion. Which three appear most often?
Which do students think would be the most important ones to
succeed? Why?
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Organize the class into five groups, and as students watch the
program, have them take notes on the following topics: Julian's
scientific achievements, his business achievements, the
challenges and discrimination he faced in America while pursuing
his education and career, the mentoring he received, and the
actions he took to further civil rights.
After Watching
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Have students who took notes on the same topic meet, discuss
their notes, and then prepare a short presentation for the
class. What did Julian accomplish scientifically? What were his
greatest challenges? Who helped him the most? How did he help
others?
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Have students compare the traits they brainstormed earlier to
those that Julian needed to succeed. Which of the traits did
Julian have? Which traits did Julian have that students had not
thought of? Would scientists of color today need those traits?
Why or why not?
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