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Questions
- Why do astronauts study science and engineering?
- What is the Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory used for?
- How do astronauts prepare their bodies for life in space?
- Why is teamwork important for astronauts?
- Do astronauts practice what to do in emergencies? (Yes/No)
- What happens to muscles and bones in space if astronauts do not exercise?
- Give one example of an emergency astronauts might face in space.
True or False
- Astronauts only need to be physically strong, not smart.
- Astronauts train in a large pool to practice working in zero gravity.
- Teamwork is not important in astronaut training.
- Astronauts must know how to fix problems on the space station.
- Astronauts exercise to keep their muscles and bones healthy.
Discussion Questions
- Would you like to be an astronaut? Why or why not?
- Which part of astronaut training do you think would be the most difficult?
- Do you think teamwork is important in other jobs? Why?
- How would you feel working in zero gravity?
- What skills do you think are most important for astronauts?
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- To understand how rockets, spaceships, and technology work, and to solve problems in space.
- For practicing moving and working in zero gravity, using a large pool while wearing spacesuits.
- By exercising every day to build strong muscles and bones.
- Because astronauts must work closely together and communicate clearly for safety and success.
- Yes.
- They can get weak.
- Fires, equipment failures, or medical problems (any one).
- False.
- True.
- False.
- True.
- True.