Pioneers to New Frontiers: NASA Women Through the Decades

Pioneers to New Frontiers: NASA Women Through the Decades

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Physics, Science, Social Studies

1st - 12th Grade

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The video highlights the significant contributions of women in STEM, focusing on their roles at NASA. It covers the achievements of Annie Easley in advancing women's rights, Helen Lang's efforts in training women engineers, and innovations by Patricia Cowings and Jackie Quinn. Additionally, it celebrates Ginger Carrot's milestones in NASA's communication and leadership, emphasizing the ongoing impact of women in various fields.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was instrumental in addressing gender, race, and age discrimination at NASA?

Ginger Carrot

Jackie Quinn

Annie Easley

Helen Lang

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Dr. Patricia Cowings known for in her NASA career?

Leading a mission to Mars

Inventing a new space suit

Developing a method to combat motion sickness

Becoming the first female astronaut

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What inspired Jackie Quinn's invention to clean up toxic waste?

A science experiment

A drinking straw

A book on environmental science

A space mission

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Ginger Carrot's significant achievement in 2001?

Becoming the first female astronaut

Inventing a new communication device

Leading a space mission

Becoming the first non-astronaut capsule communicator

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the first Hispanic female flight director at NASA?

Jackie Quinn

Ginger Carrot

Annie Easley

Helen Lang