Space Jobs

Engineers build machines and invent new technology.

• True

• False

Engineers are important in space jobs because:

• They design and build spacecraft and equipment.

• They only observe space missions.

• They do not participate in space missions.

• They only provide food for astronauts.

According to the passage, what do scientists do?

• Scientists do experiments and study science.

• Scientists only read books all day.

• Scientists never use any equipment.

• Scientists only work at night.

Mathematicians have an important space job.

• True

• False

Let's learn about space job skills! Exercising and working with others on a team can help you do ______ jobs.

• space

• home

• school

• office

How do astronauts use their skills, according to the passage?

Some other skills and space jobs that are important in space exploration include:

• Piloting, engineering, and medical expertise

• Cooking and gardening only

• Fashion designing and painting

• Driving cars and riding bikes

What is the word for a person who studies and works with numbers and math?

• mathematician

• biologist

• historian

• artist

What is the word for the use of scientific knowledge for practical purposes?

• technology

• biology

• philosophy

• art

What is the word for physical activity to keep the body healthy?

• exercise

• breakfast

• medicine

• reading