Summary
A doctor, engineer, and dancer, Mae Jemison became the first Black woman to travel to space — proof that a person can pursue many passions at once.
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Discussion
A doctor, engineer, and dancer, Mae Jemison became the first Black woman to travel to space — proof that a person can pursue many passions at once.
- What were some of the different jobs Mae Jemison trained for?
- Why is it inspiring that she was good at both science and the arts?
- What did her journey to space show other kids?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: engineer, mission, pioneer.
Try it: Mae had many interests. Draw a picture of yourself doing two very different things you enjoy.