Houston, we have a problem. A problem with individuals not getting the credit they deserve for their remarkable accomplishments. Throughout this module, you have discovered that despite the contributions of many, sometimes only a few key individuals get recognition for incredible achievements, such as landing humans on the moon. For this performance task, you will research other stars of space science who have been underrepresented, just as Margot Lee Shetterly did in Hidden Figures. In small crews of three, you and your peers will write and illustrate one section of a children’s picture book, focusing your section on just one of many “hidden figures” in the field of space science. Your story should reflect the factual information you discover during your research but be written to appeal to a young audience. Then you will compile your section with those written by your fellow crewmates to make one stellar picture book to be shared with elementary Earthlings.
