Who is Mae Jemison?

In this lesson, we will learn all about Mae Jemison's achievements! We will learn what it is like to be an astronaut in space.

Who is Mae Jemison?

In this lesson, we will learn all about Mae Jemison's achievements! We will learn what it is like to be an astronaut in space.

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Key learning points

  1. Mae Jemison's life story and contributions to science
  2. What is it like to be an astronaut?

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4 Questions

Q1.
What kind of scientist was Caroline Herschel?
A doctor
A marine biologist
Correct answer: An astronomer
Q2.
Who did Caroline help with their work?
Correct answer: Her brother
Her father
Her mother
Q3.
How many comets did Caroline discover?
2
6
Correct answer: 8
Q4.
Caroline was the first woman to....
be an assistant
Correct answer: be paid for her scientific work
travel to Germany

3 Questions

Q1.
Why is living in space so tricky?
It is very cold
Space suits are itchy
Correct answer: There is no gravity
Q2.
What job did Mae Jemison have before she became an astronaut?
Dancer
Dentist
Correct answer: Doctor
Q3.
Mae Jemison was the first...
Astronaut to wear a space suit
Correct answer: Black woman in space
Woman in space

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UnitScience / Extraordinary scientists

Science