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Forgotten Genius
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Viewing Ideas
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Before Watching
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 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? 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
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?
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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