Mae Jemison Worksheets

Description

Explore the life and achievements of Mae Jemison with this printable biography research activity for grades 3–5. Students learn about the physician, engineer, and NASA astronaut who became the first Black woman to travel into space.

The Mae Jemison biography research worksheet guides students through her early life, education and medical training, NASA career, historic spaceflight, challenges, major accomplishments, and lasting impact. Students can investigate her journey to becoming an astronaut and her 1992 mission aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour.

Also included is a full-color Mae Jemison biography poster featuring key facts and a student-friendly summary for reference or classroom display, plus a matching black-and-white Mae Jemison coloring page.

Learn About Mae Jemison and Space Exploration

This printable activity connects biography research with Mae Jemison, NASA, astronauts, space exploration, Women in STEM, and Black history. Students can explore her achievements in medicine, engineering, and space while considering the challenges she overcame and her impact on science and society.

Ways to Use These Mae Jemison Worksheets

Use the activities for Black History Month, Women’s History Month, Women in STEM lessons, astronaut studies, space exploration units, famous scientist projects, biography research, and informational writing.

The print-and-go worksheets work well for independent research, partners, science or social studies centers, early finisher activities, homework, sub plans, bulletin boards, or classroom displays.