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How do astronauts get ready for space?

From Mystery Doug

How do astronauts get ready for space?
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Summary

Mystery Doug takes on a real kid's question -- "How do astronauts get ready for space?" -- and follows the clues. Astronauts get ready with years of training, special suits, lots of exercise, and practice runs of every step in advance. A quick five-minute watch to spark curiosity and kick off a conversation.

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Discussion

Doug investigates a question kids really asked: "How do astronauts get ready for space?"

  1. What was Doug's answer to today's question, in your own words?
  2. What surprised you most about astronaut, or what did you already know?
  3. What's one thing this makes you want to find out more about?

Quick work-a-long

Words to know: astronaut, training, spacesuit.

Try it: Explain the answer to "How do astronauts get ready for space?" to someone at home using these three words, then write down one new question it made you wonder.

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