Sally Ride for Kids | Bedtime History

The video explores the journey of Sally Ride, from her childhood dreams to becoming the first American woman in space. It highlights her passion for sports and science, her challenges in pursuing a professional tennis career, and her eventual path to becoming an astronaut. The narrative also covers her contributions to science education and her legacy, emphasizing the importance of perseverance and exploring new opportunities.

What is the main message of the first section regarding pursuing dreams?

• Trying new things helps you learn about yourself.

• You should only pursue dreams that are easy.

• It's better to avoid challenges.

• Dreams are always easy to achieve.

What was Sally Ride's childhood dream job?

• Baseball player for the Los Angeles Dodgers

• Science teacher

• Professional tennis player

• Astronaut

How did Sally Ride's interest in science get rekindled during high school?

• Through a science fair

• With the help of her teacher, Doctor Elizabeth Mumartz

• By watching science documentaries

• By reading science fiction books

What led Sally Ride to consider becoming a professional tennis player?

• Her love for the sport

• Her parents' encouragement

• A scholarship offer

• Her success in college tennis matches

What opportunity did Sally Ride discover in 1977 that changed her career path?

• A chance to study abroad

• An invitation to a tennis tournament

• NASA's call for female astronauts

• A teaching position at a university

What was one of Sally Ride's roles during her space mission?

• Repairing the space shuttle

• Using a robotic arm to deploy a satellite

• Piloting the space shuttle

• Conducting medical experiments

How did Sally Ride feel about the media's focus on her gender during her space mission?

• She appreciated the attention

• She found it flattering

• She was indifferent

• She found it annoying and insulting

What was the cause of the Challenger disaster that Sally Ride helped investigate?

• A computer malfunction

• A fuel leak

• Cold weather causing a part to break

• Pilot error

What did Sally Ride do after leaving NASA?

• Retired from public life

• Became a professional tennis player

• Worked as a physics professor at Stanford

• Started a space tourism company

What was one of Sally Ride's contributions to inspiring young people in science?

• She wrote science fiction novels

• She started a program for kids to control a satellite

• She hosted a science TV show

• She developed a science curriculum for schools