Astronaut Mae Jemison Speaks of Her Childhood
Astronaut Dr. Mae Jemison, the first African-American woman in space, reflects on her dreams as a child.
Description
Astronaut Dr. Mae Jemison reflects on her dreams as a child and what it took to reach them.
Bell Ringer Assignment
- What were her dreams as a child and what obstacles did she have when trying to achieve them?
- What support did she have and what skills did she have to reach her goals?
Additional Resources
Participants
Vocabulary
- Ambition
- Audacity
- Cosmos
- Optimist
- Pessimist