How This Son of Migrant Farm Workers Became an Astronaut

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What event sparked Hernández's interest in space?

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Watching a mission to the Moon on TV.

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Define perseverance.

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Perseverance is the continued effort to do or achieve something despite difficulties or failure.

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How did moving to Stockton, California, benefit Hernández?

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He was able to focus on school.

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What does the word 'conducive' mean?

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Conducive means making a certain situation or outcome likely or possible.

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Provide an example of perseverance.

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Hector failed his first audition for the band, but he spent a year practicing hard and then auditioned again.

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What role did Hernández's father play in his aspirations?

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He encouraged Hernández by sharing a 'recipe for success'.

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What is the significance of a bi-cultural upbringing in Hernández's life?

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It made him feel out of place, not fully belonging to either American or Mexican culture.

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What is a key factor in achieving one's dreams according to Hernández's story?

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Having support and encouragement from family.

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What does it mean to be 'conducive' to learning?

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It means creating an environment that is favorable for learning.

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How can watching educational programs influence children's interests?

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It can inspire them to pursue careers in fields like science and space exploration.