Year 2
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.
Year 2
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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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Mae Jemison's life story and contributions to science
- 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
Q2.
Who did Caroline help with their work?
Her father
Her mother
Q3.
How many comets did Caroline discover?
2
6
Q4.
Caroline was the first woman to....
be an assistant
travel to Germany
3 Questions
Q1.
Why is living in space so tricky?
It is very cold
Space suits are itchy
Q2.
What job did Mae Jemison have before she became an astronaut?
Dancer
Dentist
Q3.
Mae Jemison was the first...
Astronaut to wear a space suit
Woman in space