Students will engage in collaborative research activities on various 'hidden figures,' exploring their stories and achievements to build empathy and understanding, while focusing on capturing cultural differences and the challenges these figures faced.

Students will synthesize research from their analysis of 'Hidden Figures' into an actionable problem statement to highlight perseverance and initiative demonstrated by historical figures, identifying parallels to removing barriers today.

Students will brainstorm multiple ways to highlight the stories of hidden figures, using creative thinking tools and group collaboration, to generate unique presentation ideas that effectively showcase their research findings while reflecting on compassion, perseverance, and initiative.

Students will create initial versions of their presentations showcasing their chosen 'hidden figure,' incorporating detailed research and effective communication skills, with a focus on compassion, perseverance, and initiative, while collaborating with peers for feedback and revision.

Students will present their research findings on their chosen 'hidden figure' through digitally created presentations, validating their solutions by sharing with peers, teachers, and the school community on the school website, fostering empathy and understanding while reflecting on the lessons of compassion, perseverance, and initiative they've learned.