Who is Katherine Johnson?

Katherine Johnson was an African American physicist and mathematician who worked to create the first calculations to send humans into space. Learn more about this inspiring woman with this nonfiction comprehension worksheet Who Is Katherine Johnson? Designed for fourth and fifth grade readers, this worksheet guides students to read a short biography and then answer comprehension questions about the text. This worksheet makes a great addition to a social studies or U.S. history lesson during Black History Month or Women's History Month.