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Meet Artemis II Astronaut Jeremy Hansen

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Warm-up Questions

When you hear the title “Meet Artemis II Astronaut Jeremy Hansen,” what kinds of information do you expect to learn about him?
What do you already know about the Artemis missions (or returning to the Moon)?
What personal qualities do you think astronauts need, besides technical skills?

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Meet Artemis II Astronaut Jeremy Hansen

A childhood image and a dream begins (00:00 – 00:59)

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1. Why does the speaker say the image of an astronaut on the Moon stayed with him?

It scared him and made him avoid thinking about space.
It was “burnt in his brain” because he returned to it many times as a child.
He took the photo himself and kept it at home.
He had seen it only once at school and forgot it later.

2. What is the speaker’s job on the Artemis II mission?

Doctor for the crew
Mission Specialist
Rover Engineer
Flight Director

3. What did the speaker turn his treehouse into?

A space museum
A weather station
A barn office
A spaceship

Meet Artemis II Astronaut Jeremy Hansen

Teamwork, self-doubt, and persistence (00:59 – 01:46)

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1. What does the speaker suggest about going to the Moon?

It is best done alone so you can move faster.
It depends mainly on having the right equipment, not people.
It can be done easily if you start young enough.
It requires a team.

2. According to the speaker, what was the biggest impediment to achieving his goals?

His family’s farm responsibilities
Not having enough money
Himself
His school teachers

3. When a small thing got in his way, what was his immediate interpretation?

It was a sign to change to a different goal immediately.
It meant the goal was “out the window.”
It meant he should stop sharing his plans with others.
He could always solve it quickly without help.

Meet Artemis II Astronaut Jeremy Hansen

Contributing to humanity and different views of the Moon (01:46 – 02:56)

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1. What does the speaker say is the goal regarding our gifts and energy?

To use our energy to add positively to humanity’s existence on Earth
To become famous for our talents
To compete with other countries
To focus only on personal success

2. Why does the speaker like big goals such as returning humans to the Moon and eventually going to Mars?

Because they reduce the need for teamwork
Because they only require one country’s effort
Because they bring together genius from around the world
Because they are easy to accomplish quickly

3. In the Indigenous perspective he mentions, what is “Grandmother Moon” responsible for in their community?

The harvest season
The water
Fire and warmth
The wind and storms

Meet Artemis II Astronaut Jeremy Hansen

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1. What is one main message of the video?

Big dreams should be kept secret until they are achieved.
Space exploration is only about technology, not human values.
Childhood curiosity and imagination can influence long-term goals.
Astronauts succeed mainly because they never need other people.

2. How does the speaker describe a common human experience?

Doubting ourselves and needing persistence
Never changing your mind
Feeling confident all the time
Avoiding big goals because they are unrealistic

3. Why does the speaker mention different cultures’ views of the Moon?

To argue that only one view is correct
To explain the scientific cause of tides in detail
To criticize people who are not interested in space
To show that returning to the Moon should include cultural respect and reflection

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

Meet Artemis II Astronaut Jeremy Hansen

The speaker says his biggest impediment was himself. What kinds of self-doubt can block people from reaching goals?
What role did imagination play in the speaker’s childhood? How can imagination help adults too?
Do you agree that sharing your desires with other people helps you achieve them? Why or why not?
How can big projects (like space missions) benefit from including different cultures and perspectives?