Mae Jemison: First African American Woman in Space
Explore the life and achievements of Dr. Mae C. Jemison, the first African American woman to travel to space, with this engaging Grade 6 social studies worksheet.
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Mae Jemison: First African American Woman in Space
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Read about the incredible life of Dr. Mae C. Jemison and answer the questions that follow.
Dr. Mae C. Jemison is an American engineer, physician, and former NASA astronaut. She became the first African American woman to travel into space when she went into orbit aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour on September 12, 1992. Born in Alabama and raised in Chicago, Jemison was inspired by science fiction and devoted herself to science at a young age. She earned a B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering from Stanford University and her M.D. from Cornell University. Before joining NASA, she served in the Peace Corps as a medical officer.
1. What was Mae C. Jemison's profession before becoming an astronaut?
Teacher
Engineer and Physician
Artist
Lawyer
2. In what year did Mae Jemison travel into space?
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1990
1992
1994
3. Mae Jemison was the first woman to travel into space.
4. She earned her M.D. from University.
5. Mae Jemison was born in Chicago and raised in Alabama.
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6. How did Mae Jemison's childhood interests influence her career path?
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