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Define Variolation.
Early form of vaccination used to control smallpox.
Define Eugenics.
Belief in improving genetic quality of a population.
Define Ableism.
Discrimination and social prejudice against people with disabilities.
Define Intersectionality.
The interconnected nature of social categorizations such as race, class, and gender, creating overlapping systems of discrimination or disadvantage.
What is a resistor?
An electrical component that resists the flow of electric current.
What is mRNA vaccine?
A type of vaccine that uses messenger RNA to create an immune response.
Define Blood Plasma.
The liquid component of blood in which blood cells are suspended.
Define Sonic Boom.
A loud explosive sound caused by an object traveling faster than the speed of sound.
What is a Pacemaker?
A small device that's placed in the chest or abdomen to help control abnormal heart rhythms.
Define Supersonic Flight.
Flight at speeds exceeding the speed of sound.
Cause and effect of soil depletion?
Cause: Lack of crop rotation. Effect: George Washington Carver's methods.
Cause and effect of rising eugenics?
Cause: Rise of eugenics. Effect: Heightened stigmatization based on race and ability.
Cause and effect of the ADA?
Cause: Discrimination against disabled. Effect: Mandated accessibility and accommodations.
Cause and effect of blood shortages?
Cause: Blood shortages. Effect: Charles Drew revolutionized blood banking.
Cause and effect of lack of healthcare access?
Cause: Lack of healthcare access. Effect: The Black hospital movement improved access to healthcare for underserved communities.
Cause and effect of Onesimus' work?
Cause: Smallpox outbreak. Effect: Onesimus introduced variolation.
Cause and effect of limited access to education, employment, and healthcare?
Cause: Intersectionality of racism and ableism. Effect: Limited access to education, employment, and healthcare.
Cause and effect of the work of Katherine Johnson?
Cause: Need for accurate calculations for space missions. Effect: Katherine Johnson's calculations were essential for space travel.
Cause and effect of the work of Garrett Morgan?
Cause: Need for safer streets. Effect: Garrett Morgan invented gas masks and traffic lights.
Cause and effect of the work of Lewis Latimer?
Cause: Need for longer-lasting light bulbs. Effect: Lewis Latimer created longer-lasting light bulbs.
What is the cultural significance of HBCUs like Meharry College?
HBCUs like Meharry College played a crucial role in establishing medical schools to train Black medical professionals.
What is the cultural significance of Black community-based healthcare systems?
African Americans established vital community-based healthcare systems to address disparities and provide free community-based care, emphasizing early diagnosis.
What is the cultural significance of Mary Jackson's work at NASA?
Mary Jackson's work at NASA broke both racial and gender barriers, paving the way for future generations in STEM.
What is the cultural significance of Mae Jemison's space mission?
Mae Jemison's mission aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour was a milestone for African Americans and women in space exploration.