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Jose Hernandez - NASA

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    Jose is the son of migrant farm workers who couldn't speak English became an astronaut for NASA.
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  • Where was José Hernández born?
    New York
    California
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  • Jose Hernández’s parents were ________.
    migrant farm workers.
    plumbers
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  • Hernández grew up splitting time between California and Mexico. TRUE or FALSE
    FALSE
    TRUE
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  • Why did Hernández struggle in school?
    His family moved around a lot.
    He didn't like school.
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  • What made Hernández want to become an astronaut?
    He watched a moon landing on TV.
    His uncle was an astronaut.
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  • What subjects did Hernández enjoy studying most?
    Science and engineering
    Art and music
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  • When Hernández learned Franklin Chang-Díaz became the first Hispanic American astronaut, ________.
    his dream felt closer than ever before.
    he decided to become a musician.
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  • TRUE or FALSE: Hernández was selected to be an astronaut the first time he applied.
    FALSE
    TRUE
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  • Which organization is known for space travel and exploration?
    NASA
    NAACP
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  • Hernández went on a ________ mission to the International Space Station.
    3-year
    14-day
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  • Which of the following sayings best describes José Hernández’s attitude toward becoming an astronaut?
    "If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.”
    “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.”
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