Hispanic Heritage Month Reading Comprehension Passage : José M. Hernán

Inspire students with the extraordinary journey of José M. Hernández, the NASA astronaut who went from migrant farmworker to space explorer! This Hispanic Heritage Month reading passage highlights perseverance, education, and STEM achievement through Hernández’s remarkable life story. Perfect for grades 3-6, this resource combines literacy, science, and cultural pride in one engaging lesson.

Objective:

• Introduce students to a trailblazing Latino STEM role model

• Strengthen reading comprehension and critical thinking skills

• Explore themes of perseverance, education, and dreaming big

• Connect science and social studies with cultural awareness

• Celebrate Hispanic contributions to space exploration

Order:

1. Download the passage and activity set

2. Hook students with a video of Hernández’s space mission

3. Read the biography

4. Complete comprehension and reflection activities

5. Extend with STEM or career exploration projects

More Details:

• Format: PDF file

• size: 8.5*11 Inches

• Number Of Pages: 5 pages

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